West Virginia approves closing seven schools due to declining enrollment and budget issues.

The West Virginia Board of Education approved the closure of seven more schools in Clay, Preston, Wetzel, and Wood counties due to declining enrollment and budget constraints. The closures include high schools and elementary schools, with students consolidating into nearby schools. Educational leaders cite shrinking budgets and old infrastructure as reasons for the closures, while critics worry about broader impacts like the loss of town services. The state faces financial stress as its population declines, with over 10,000 students using the Hope Scholarship, further reducing school funding.

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