Stories Related to 2012 Closures May Have Contributed To 6 Waco Isd Schools' Struggles

By SHELLY CONLON sconlon@wacotrib.com, Waco Tribune-Herald
Sat, 12/23/2017 - 7:40pm

When fifth-grade teacher Jo Spark joined Alta Vista Elementary School in August 2012, the atmosphere was chaotic, she said.

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