Houston School District Converts Libraries into Disciplinary Centers, Sparks Controversy
The Houston independent school district in Texas plans to replace libraries with discipline centers as part of a new education system initiative. Librarian and media-specialist positions in 28 schools will be eliminated, and misbehaving students will be sent to these discipline centers for remote learning. The move has sparked criticism from the mayor and retired librarians, who argue that revoking access to books is not the solution to behavioral issues and will create a two-tier system within the district. The district did not provide immediate comment on the matter.