Save Maplewood! Hundreds gather in support of elementary school on closure list

Save Maplewood: Community Rallies Against School Closure

Hundreds of students, parents, teachers, and community members gathered at the Cherrywood Coffeehouse in East Austin to show support for Maplewood Elementary.

The school is one of thirteen on the Austin School District's proposed list of closures due to a budget deficit and dropping enrollment.

The community is coming together to save Maplewood Elementary.

A visual journalist, Sara Diggins, reported on the situation, highlighting the concerns of the community.

Author's summary: Community rallies to save school.

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Austin American-Statesman Austin American-Statesman — 2025-10-31

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