Library advocates are calling the move counterproductive for students in the district struggling with their reading skills.
FOX 26 Reporter Sherman Desselle has reaction after the decision that was announced by Houston ISD.will eliminate dedicated librarians at 28 underperforming schools and assess libraries at 57 other schools on a case-by-case basis, the district confirmed Thursday.
The decision has been met with criticism from some librarians and education advocates, who argue that it will harm student achievement. Miles' office also tells FOX 26 that libraries will be available to students who are dropped off at school before classes begin, or after school before they go home.
Lyons said that reading scores in schools that had certified professional librarians have historically been higher than reading scores in other schools.
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