Parents protest Inglewood Unified's plans to close 5 schools, says low enrollment 'intentional'

Dozens of parents and families protested outside Inglewood City Hall on Friday, to speak out against the upcoming closure of five schools in the local district. The state is blaming the closures on low enrollment, but critics of the move say the state has no plans to retain staff or students. Activists gathered outside the offices of state Assemblymember Tina McKinnor and state Senator Steven Bradford, to demand that the state give control of the district back to the school board.

But activists argue that that's just an excuse."That is his excuse for closing the schools," said Fredresha Dixon. "It's not the reason that the schools are being closed. The reason that the schools are being closed is because Dr. Morris and our mayor would like to sell the land the schools are sitting on."Activists point out that schools like Morningside High School are close to SoFi Stadium, and say that the drop in enrollment in the district is "intentional.

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