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https://www.the74million.org/article/five-years-on-covid-era-enrollment-declines-decimate-l-a-schools/
Five Years On, COVID-Era Enrollment Declines Decimate L.A. Schools – The 74
Nearly half of the district’s 456 zoned elementary — 225 schools — are half-full or less, and 56 have seen enrollment fall by 70% or more.
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https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/14/affordability-crisis-trump-immigration-crackdown-drive-nyc-public-school-enrollment-declines/
Affordability crisis, Trump immigration crackdown drive NYC public school enrollment declines
Dec 14, 2025 - Enrollment declines could drive funding reductions. Schools may face mergers with other programs — or outright closures — if their finances become untenable.
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https://www.wfae.org/2026-04-16/public-school-closures-on-the-rise-in-nc-amid-enrollment-declines
Public school closures on the rise in NC amid enrollment declines | WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR...
Apr 17, 2026 - Public schools across North Carolina are seeing enrollment declines, resulting in reductions in state funding. As districts prepare their budgets under these...
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https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/04/03/midcoast/midcoast-education/islesboro-central-schoool-recruiting/
As enrollment declines, Islesboro wants to recruit more mainland students
Apr 3, 2026 - Despite its shrinking student body, the school — a gabled, stone-clad mansion perched on a knoll — is still central to island life.
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https://educate.iowa.gov/press-release/2025-12-19/certified-enrollment-2025-26-slightly-declines-consistent-national-trends
Certified enrollment for 2025-26 slightly declines, consistent with national trends | Department of...
Dec 19, 2025 - The Iowa Department of Education today released 2025 fall certified enrollment numbers for public school districts.
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