EL PASO, Texas – (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Independent School District is embarking on its first full school year under the Destination District Redesign (DDR) plan, a strategic initiative aimed at addressing a looming budget deficit and enhancing educational offerings.
As previously reported, the district is confronting an estimated $23 million budget shortfall for the 2025-2026 school year.
Lamar Elementary, which was initially slated for closure along with seven other elementary schools, will re-open following a May decision by the EPISD Board of Trustees…