The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board voted to approve the closure of five schools, in line with the recommendation of Superintendent Roderick Richmond. According to the Daily Memphian, three of the closures were not discussed during the meeting and were approved unanimously, while two received more pushback.

In this update, we discuss what makes for a successful school transition, what the research shows us about the impact of closures, and how families can best navigate the change.