Houston Public MediaHouston ISD is cutting back on campus-level wraparound resource specialists, who essentially serve as social workers for students with unmet basic needs, as it continues to eliminate staff positions across the district.
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Houston ISD to reduce number of staffers who help students meet basic needs
Amidst budget constraints and an overhaul of how it provides non-academic services, HISD is cutting back on campus-level wraparound resource specialists, who essentially serve as school social workers to help students with unmet needs such as food, clothing and healthcare. Nearly 80% of the district's 183,000-plus students are considered economically disadvantaged.