Westside Bilingual School Relocation Sparks Outcry | Long Beach News

Long Beach Unified’s move to relocate its thriving Westside dual immersion middle school to a distant campus starting in 2027-2028 is sparking outrage — forcing students to wake up at 4 AM and endure grueling commutes, especially by public transit. Despite Stephens Middle School’s stellar performance, including California Distinguished School honors and strong academic gains in English, math, and science, the district claims consolidation is necessary to meet rising demand. But parents argue this decision is deeply unfair, especially for families in an underserved community who risk sacrificing safe transportation for their children’s education. With only 30 students enrolled last year — compared to 500 in East Long Beach — critics question the district’s logic, stressing the program’s success and the vital cultural connection Spanish provides. Families are rallying, demanding better solutions and more transparency as they fight to preserve the supportive, thriving environment their kids have come to rely on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f7866d7bd7982a2