Fewer than 50 districts, mostly small, have opened their borders under the District of Choice; 30% of students in the program attend one district in the San Gabriel Valley.
Woodland High School teacher Neluka Desilva recently completed her 24th year of teaching, however when she began college her sights were originally set on a different career course.
After hearing dozens of students, parents, alumni and community members, Hacienda La Puente Unified board members approved a plan that addresses declining enrollment.