Public Education
Washington district ponders elementary closures to âright-sizeâ long-term operationsA Washington district is planning to âright-sizeâ its elementary offerings for the next decade after years of declining enrollment â forecast to continue as birth rates keep falling. âState data shows… Read More
Public Education
California district wrestles with facilities challenges amid âmassive operating deficitâCaliforniaâs Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is facing twin troubles of a major budget shortfall while preparing a widespread revamp of its 70-plus buildings, according to a recent report. âEven as the… Read More
Public Education
Arkansas posts steepest enrollment decline in 10+ years as parents look for tailored solutionsArkansas parents Zac and Christina George had thought public school a great fit for their daughter until she entered first grade. “Her kindergarten teacher was great and we loved the… Read More
Public Education
Indianapolis posts largest school enrollment slump since COVID-19 pandemicContinuing a national trend, Indianapolis Public Schools is working to adjust operations as it records its largest enrollment decline since the 2019-20 COVID-19 pandemic year. Read More
Homeschools
Homeschool families are helping drive the public-school exodus in Colorado, commentary arguesWhile Coloradoâs public-school analysts often blame dwindling enrollment on falling birth rates, higher immigration enforcement and a shrinking population, they may need to consider another factor â homeschooling, argues a… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian college Grand Canyon University celebrates 18-year tuition freeze, record enrollment ÂGrand Canyon University is celebrating its historic 18th straight year without raising tuition. In an announcement on Jan. 7, GCU President Brian Mueller credited the schoolâs meteoric success to its commitment to affordability. âWhen you… Read More
Public Education
K-12 public enrollment falls across Iowa while ‘nonpublic’ numbers continue to riseIowaâs certified K-12 enrollment has fallen this year, the stateâs education department confirmed recently â downplaying the decline as “a long-standing national trend driven by lower… Read More
Public Education
Record school spending fails to reverse decline in test scores(The Center Square) â As national education spending per pupil rises, student enrollment is dropping and test scores across the United States are falling, which raises concern over how effectively… Read More
Public Education
Philadelphia schools wrestle with long-term plans for 300+ buildings amid falling enrollmentFollowing a long-term trend, Philadelphiaâs public-school enrollment dropped again this year by nearly 800 students â prompting journalists to reemphasize discussions about the districtâs more than 300 buildings. âThe declining student population will likely… Read More
Public Education
Hmong families plan stay-home-from-school day to protest Minnesota districtâs waffling on language, culture programMinnesotaâs St. Paul Public Schools may face a steep one-day drop in attendance on Monday, as families from the Hmong ethnic group commit to keep their children home in a… Read More
Public Education
Report: Declining enrollment converts schools to apartments(The Center Square) â Amid a steady decline in K-12 enrollment, nearly 2,000 apartments were created from former school buildings across the U.S. in 2024, according to a new report… Read More
Public Education
South Carolina area districts note enrollment slump this year after high population growth ÂYork Countyâs Rock Hill in South Carolina has enjoyed âsome of the highest population growth in the state for decadesâ â yet this year, it marked enrollment declines across six… Read More
Public Education
West Virginia public-school enrollment tumbles in âbiggest decreaseâ year over year, report findsÂThe West Virginia Department of Education has released its 2025 certified enrollment numbers, which will help determine future staffing and funding â and the findings represent âa major shift,â warned… Read More
Public Education
New Hampshire marks nationâs steepest enrollment decline amid fourth-highest spending growth per student, analysis showsDespite boosting its per-pupil spending by 60.5% over two decades, New Hampshire has experienced âthe nationâs largest decline in enrollment,â a recent analysis concluded. âNew Hampshireâs K-12 public school students… Read More
Public Education
Early count shows decline in Marylandâs public-school enrollment, shocking officials expecting increaseAfter anticipating higher numbers of public-school students âin the next decade,â Maryland is grappling with an estimated decrease this academic year, according to a recent report. âAn unofficial count by… Read More
Public Education
Cleveland proposes consolidating, closing schools to address âdire financial stateâThe Cleveland school board will vote next month on a plan to merge 39 schools and close 18 buildings â affecting an estimated 16,000 students, Signal Cleveland… Read More
Public Education
Affluent Texas suburbs closing schools as district says families priced out by housing costsAn upscale Dallas suburb is shuttering three of its elementary schools as families reportedly are getting priced out of its housing market â and the trend is happening in neighboring… Read More
Public Education
Enrollment in Alabama schools plunges by nearly 6,000 students â a 40-year low, officials sayFamilies in Alabama may be protesting the condition of public education simply by voting with their feet, a new report suggests. K-12 enrollment fell by 5,800 students in the 2025-26… Read More
Public Education
Massachusetts district sees âsteepest single-year declineâ in enrollment since 2010Mirroring a nationwide trend, Nantucket Public Schools (NPS) in Massachusetts is struggling with decreased enrollment its superintendent suggests is due in part from students leaving for… Read More
Public Education
Falling student enrollment triggers closure conversations, highlights strains on half-empty buildingsU.S. public schools are beginning to tackle the problem of severe under-enrollment â a decision delayed by years of federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funding. âPublic school enrollment is projected to… Read More