500 under-enrolled, low-performing US schools face potential closure due to declining enrollment and budget issues.

The U.S. faces potential school closures due to declining enrollment and budget issues, with a study by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute identifying 500 under-enrolled, low-performing schools. About 5,100 schools saw over 20% enrollment drops since 2019, driven by a 14% decrease in birth rates. States like California and Florida may consolidate schools, risking educational quality for disadvantaged students as pandemic funding expires. Public school enrollment is projected to fall from 49 million in 2023 to 46.9 million by 2031.

October 07, 2024
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