Public Education
Miami elementary school to close, convert into early learning center after dwindling enrollmentDeclining public-school enrollment in Miami, Florida, has spurred the decision to close one elementary school and convert it into an early learning center. The school board voted for the closure… Read More
Public Education
College closures expected to skyrocket as Americans turn away from higher education(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Annual college closures may increase as enrollment at higher education institutions continues to decline, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia report. If enrollment… Read More
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Pittsburgh school closure plan raises questions for parents(The Center Square) – Some Pittsburgh residents may feel dĂ©jĂ vu as the city’s public school system considers yet another plan to close buildings and redistribute many of its 20,000… Read More
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Public schools nationwide face mass closures due to low enrollmentÂPublic schools across the nation are facing widespread enrollment issues, forcing many districts to consolidate or even close schools. School leaders often cite budget issues and thinly spread resources, as… Read More
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Unsustainable spending, declining student enrollment may force closure of 1 in 10 San Francisco schoolsNearly a tenth of San Francisco’s 121 public schools would close under a recent proposal, which concedes the California district cannot maintain its current fiscal trajectory. “While not unique to… Read More
Public Education
San Francisco Unified latest public school district to face closures over falling enrollmentThe San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)Â is set to close some of its schools due to declining enrollment leading to large budget deficits, reported local CBS… Read More
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Unions compel empty schools to remain open amid declining enrollment, financial troublesTeachers’ unions are forcing empty schools to remain open after pushing to keep them closed during the pandemic. Classrooms in many schools are empty or partially-filled,… Read More