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Students, parents urge board to reverse blending of Silva Health Magnet and Jefferson High
Summary
Multiple public commenters — students, parents and teachers — told the board that administrative blending of Silva Health Magnet and Jefferson High has reduced academic rigor, diluted school identity and harmed student morale. Commenters asked the board for answers and promised a written list of formal questions.
At the May 20 public‑comment section of the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees meeting, multiple students, parents and community members urged the board to halt or reverse the administrative blending of Silva Health Magnet High School and Jefferson High School, saying the change has diluted magnet rigor and harmed students’ experiences.
Several speakers used the public forum to give specific examples. Michael Charles Silva and several Silva High students and alumni said the magnet’s selective curriculum and higher expectations have been eroded by administrative steps that merged offices, enrollment processes and even graduation ceremonies. Senior Amaya Sheera Bhakta told…
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