The Difficult Politics of School Closures

24/09/2025 12 min
The Difficult Politics of School Closures

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Episode Synopsis

 Why are so many U.S. school districts considering closing schools? Declining enrollment, driven by falling birth rates, shifting populations, and competition from charter schools, has left many campuses underused and financially unsustainable. The proposed closures face strong pushback from families who fear disruption, inequity, and harm to vulnerable communities (AP News).