Public Education
Massachusetts district sees ‘steepest single-year decline’ 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 – a decision delayed by years of federal COVID-19 pandemic relief funding. “Public school enrollment is projected to… Read More
Public Education
Boston University study cites state’s private-school growth, public-school decline since COVID pandemicA new Boston University study has discovered the most affluent 20% of public-school districts in Massachusetts lost more students than the other 80% combined since the COVID-19 pandemic. Simultaneously,… Read More
Public Education
Florida district mulls closing, consolidating 34 schools to ‘rightsize’ under-enrolled spacesTo address a “chronic under-enrollment problem,” the sixth-largest U.S. school system is eyeing 34 of its buildings as targets to repurpose or potentially close during a multi-phase plan. “What we’re… Read More
Public Education
Budget shortfall leads Arizona’s largest school district to announce district redesign, job cutsIn response to a projected budget shortfall of at least $9 million, Mesa Public Schools is redesigning its district and cutting jobs “by over 40 positions,”… Read More
Public Education
Large Texas school district faces enrollment decline as charter schools gain popularityCypress-Fairbanks, one of Texas’ largest school districts, is shrinking as more families choose alternatives such as charter schools. The Houston-area district lost a net 6,400… Read More
Public Education
Public schools down more than 1 million students since COVID; biggest losses in blue statesPublic schools have lost more than 1 million students since the COVID-19 pandemic, new data show, with the steepest declines in blue states that lack school choice. Hawaii, Mississippi, Oregon,… Read More
Public Education
Denver Public Schools pauses school closures despite predicted enrollment dropsEven with an anticipated 6,000 fewer children by 2029 – an 8% decrease in the number of students – Denver Public Schools (DPS) has voted to stop school closures for… Read More
Public Education
Analysis: Media handwringing over homeless students downplays ‘implosion of California public-school education’Lance Christensen of the California Policy Center typically characterizes EdSource as the state’s “foremost publication on educational issues.” However, one of his X posts took issue… Read More
Public Education
Pittsburgh Public Schools at half capacity; consolidation vote on hold after backlashThe Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) board has postponed voting on a recent consolidation proposal, which had been criticized over a shortage of details provided to the community. “Without the information… Read More
Government
Student enrollment down as Michigan considers more K-12 funding(The Center Square) – Public school enrollment is down in Michigan as the proposed 2025-26 fiscal budget promises more money for K-12. Enrollment statewide has steadily declining for more a… Read More
Education
New Oklahoma rule will require public schools to ask for students’ immigration status when enrolling(The Heartlander) — Oklahoma public schools must now collect data on student immigration status at enrollment, according to a new a rule from the State Board of Education. The board… Read More
Public Education
Kansas superintendent says reductions in student body led to district’s $5 million shortfall(The Sentinel) – Leavenworth USD 453 Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams told city leaders his district is facing a $5 million budget deficit this year, due to decreased student enrollment worsened… Read More
Public Education
Public schools report widespread, persistent enrollment declines, DOE saysPublic school enrollment has slowed or stalled in all but four states, and most states are showing a decrease. That’s according to data from 2019 to 2023 … Read More
Public Education
College closures expected to skyrocket as Americans turn away from higher education(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Annual college closures may increase as enrollment at higher education institutions continues to decline, according to a Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia report. If enrollment… Read More
Public Education
Wisconsin taxpayers approve costly school funding measures in several regions(The Center Square) – Many of the state’s 137 school funding referenda passed during Tuesday’s election, including more than $600 million for the Madison Metropolitan School… Read More
Culture
Americans are turning away from higher education(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Freshman enrollment at four-year colleges has dropped by 8.5% at public universities and 6.5% at private universities in 2024 compared to 2023. Overall freshman enrollment… Read More
Public Education
Shocking: Half of students might be educated outside public schools by 2030, report saysHalf of American children could be educated outside of public schools by 2030. That’s according to a stunning report from the Learning Counsel, a research… Read More
Public Education
Budget crisis: Seattle Schools will reveal proposed school closures in October(The Center Square) – Parents and faculty of Seattle Public Schools will soon learn which school buildings will close as the district works to fix a $100 million budget deficit. Read More
Christian Schools
Christian school boom continues as parents seek faith-based alternativesIt’s not doom or gloom – it’s boom! Across the nation, Christian education is expanding: enrollments are up, new schools are launching and current schools are expanding. The growth of… Read More