The Phoenix Elementary School District is facing financial struggles and has proposed closing two schools, Dunbar and Heard, at the end of the current school year due to declining enrollment. Students from these schools will be moved to other nearby schools, and officials have stated they will not lease the buildings to charter schools. The district currently serves over 5,000 students in Downtown Phoenix and has a predominantly Hispanic student population. The closures are being considered as a way to address a 29% decline in enrollment over the past decade and projections of a further 14% decline by 2033. Public meetings have been held to discuss the proposed closures, with a final vote scheduled for March 4. District officials have warned that if the closures do not occur, significant budget cuts will be necessary, impacting services and resources for students.
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