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Richardson ISD implementing “rightsizing” cuts, plans to close 5 schools

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RichardsonFebruary 23, 2024 8:19 am

Richardson ISD implementing “rightsizing” cuts, plans to close 5 schools

The district superintendent said the plan will go into effect next year. NBC 5’s Ben Russell has the details.

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Richardson ISD implementing “rightsizing” cuts, plans to close 5 schools

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