Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Jorge Arredondo Suspended After Two Months on the Job

Arredondo's suspension comes after a tumultuous two months in the district

Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Jorge Arredondo has been suspended after just two months on the job. The district's board of trustees voted unanimously to suspend Arredondo without pay during a special meeting on Tuesday night. The details of Arredondo's suspension still remain unclear. The board of trustees has stated that it will release more information about the suspension once it has completed its investigation into the matter. Arredondo's suspension comes after a tumultuous two months in the district. Since his appointment in October, Arredondo has faced criticism from some parents and community members over his proposed changes to the district's curriculum.

Arredondo's proposed changes to the district's curriculum have been controversial

Arredondo has proposed several changes to the district's curriculum, including eliminating English learner programs and implementing a new reading curriculum that has been criticized by some educators. These changes have been met with resistance from some parents and community members, who have argued that they will harm students. Arredondo has defended his proposed changes, arguing that they are necessary to improve student achievement. However, his critics have argued that he has not provided enough evidence to support his claims.