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As enrollments decline, state leaders should help districts mitigate school closure pressures

April 6, 2023

Via: EdSource

New school enrollment numbers in California point to an uncomfortable truth: California may have too many schools for its shrinking student population.

As declining enrollment puts pressure on school district budgets, many districts are considering school closures — an option that can save money but comes with other costs, including potential harm to student achievement and well-being, longer school commute times and neighborhood blight.

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