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When Schools Close


This section was provided to help communities understand a growing trend in public education.  Neighborhood schools are being closed to balance budgets and improve the bottom line.  School administrators are opting to warehouse children inspite of decades of research proving smaller, neighborhood schools offer superior learning environments. Smaller schools are affordable.  If your school board is proposing the closure of schools in your neighborhood the information contained here will be helpful.  Please contact Tam Newby with additional questions.