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SFUSD May Lay Off 600 Teachers and Staff In the Next Two Years Under Budget Plan

The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe budget cuts and layoffs due to a deficit that must be closed in the next two years.

OUSD is back to school facing big challenges with budget uncertainty and possible closures

OUSD faces enrollment decline, absenteeism, and budget deficit, potentially leading to school closures.

San Jose school district to close three campuses - San Jose Spotlight

The Berryessa Union School District is closing three elementary schools to address a $6 million budget deficit due to declining enrollment.

East San Jose district narrows down school closures - San Jose Spotlight

East San Jose school district superintendent recommends closing seven schools and consolidating others due to budget deficits and declining enrollment.

America's school surplus is hurting some students

More schools closing due to enrollment declines, impacting urban areas.
Parents turning to non-public schooling options post-pandemic for flexibility and involvement.

SFUSD Delays School Closure Announcement Until Sometime in October

The SFUSD has delayed the announcement of school closures until October to ensure a thorough review of the process.

SFUSD May Lay Off 600 Teachers and Staff In the Next Two Years Under Budget Plan

The San Francisco Unified School District faces severe budget cuts and layoffs due to a deficit that must be closed in the next two years.

OUSD is back to school facing big challenges with budget uncertainty and possible closures

OUSD faces enrollment decline, absenteeism, and budget deficit, potentially leading to school closures.

San Jose school district to close three campuses - San Jose Spotlight

The Berryessa Union School District is closing three elementary schools to address a $6 million budget deficit due to declining enrollment.

East San Jose district narrows down school closures - San Jose Spotlight

East San Jose school district superintendent recommends closing seven schools and consolidating others due to budget deficits and declining enrollment.

America's school surplus is hurting some students

More schools closing due to enrollment declines, impacting urban areas.
Parents turning to non-public schooling options post-pandemic for flexibility and involvement.

SFUSD Delays School Closure Announcement Until Sometime in October

The SFUSD has delayed the announcement of school closures until October to ensure a thorough review of the process.
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#higher-education

U.N.C. Reports Declines in Black and Hispanic Enrollment

UNC experiences sharp declines in Black and Hispanic student enrollments following Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.

2024 has seen more college closures than last year

The closure of nonprofit colleges reflects serious challenges, including financial pressures and enrollment declines, signaling a broader crisis in higher education.

Report: Nuance needed in analysis of higher ed polls

Public confidence in higher education is declining, but many still value the benefits of a college degree and its affordability.

Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020

Freshman enrollment at American colleges dropped over 5%, with significant declines among institutions serving lower-income students and affected by FAFSA issues.

Keystone College plans to merge with fledgling think tank

Keystone College merges with WEIR to address declining enrollment and financial struggles, highlighting challenges facing higher education institutions.

Campus cuts appear to slow in August

Significant layoffs and budget cuts are affecting multiple universities, driven by declining enrollment and rising operational costs.

U.N.C. Reports Declines in Black and Hispanic Enrollment

UNC experiences sharp declines in Black and Hispanic student enrollments following Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.

2024 has seen more college closures than last year

The closure of nonprofit colleges reflects serious challenges, including financial pressures and enrollment declines, signaling a broader crisis in higher education.

Report: Nuance needed in analysis of higher ed polls

Public confidence in higher education is declining, but many still value the benefits of a college degree and its affordability.

Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020

Freshman enrollment at American colleges dropped over 5%, with significant declines among institutions serving lower-income students and affected by FAFSA issues.

Keystone College plans to merge with fledgling think tank

Keystone College merges with WEIR to address declining enrollment and financial struggles, highlighting challenges facing higher education institutions.

Campus cuts appear to slow in August

Significant layoffs and budget cuts are affecting multiple universities, driven by declining enrollment and rising operational costs.
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#covid-19-impact

New York Higher Education Facing Falling Enrollment: Report

Declining enrollment in New York higher education institutions since 2008
Challenges in New York's higher education sector due to a looming enrollment cliff and rising costs

The California Jazz Conservatory's Degree Program Comes to an End | KQED

The California Jazz Conservatory faces enrollment declines and has decided to end its degree programs while focusing on community education.

New York Higher Education Facing Falling Enrollment: Report

Declining enrollment in New York higher education institutions since 2008
Challenges in New York's higher education sector due to a looming enrollment cliff and rising costs

The California Jazz Conservatory's Degree Program Comes to an End | KQED

The California Jazz Conservatory faces enrollment declines and has decided to end its degree programs while focusing on community education.
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#financial-challenges

CSU recommends merging Cal Maritime with Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo

Financial challenges and declining enrollment at Cal Maritime prompt CSU recommendation for merger with Cal Poly SLO.

Sheridan College to suspend 40 programs and reduce staff, citing drop in enrolment | CBC News

Sheridan College is suspending 40 programs and laying off staff due to a projected 30% decrease in enrollment and $112 million revenue loss.

Notre Dame College announces closure

Notre Dame College in Ohio is closing due to financial challenges and failed partnership talks.
Declining enrollment, rising costs, and significant debt contributed to the college's closure.

CSU recommends merging Cal Maritime with Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo

Financial challenges and declining enrollment at Cal Maritime prompt CSU recommendation for merger with Cal Poly SLO.

Sheridan College to suspend 40 programs and reduce staff, citing drop in enrolment | CBC News

Sheridan College is suspending 40 programs and laying off staff due to a projected 30% decrease in enrollment and $112 million revenue loss.

Notre Dame College announces closure

Notre Dame College in Ohio is closing due to financial challenges and failed partnership talks.
Declining enrollment, rising costs, and significant debt contributed to the college's closure.
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#education

DOE Mulls Closing Down Brooklyn School Due to Low Enrollment

New York City is considering closing P.S. 25 due to financial and performance challenges linked to declining enrollment.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.

DOE Mulls Closing Down Brooklyn School Due to Low Enrollment

New York City is considering closing P.S. 25 due to financial and performance challenges linked to declining enrollment.

Homework for the next Oakland school board: fixing a system in crisis

The Oakland Unified School District faces a $95 million budget shortfall due to declining enrollment and the end of federal COVID relief funds.
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#school-closure

Greenwich school earmarked for closure due to plummeting pupil numbers and 1.2m deficit

Gallions Mount Primary School in Greenwich is proposed for closure due to declining enrollment and funding deficits.
Projected pupil enrollment has decreased dramatically, leading to significant financial challenges for the school.

East San Jose district plans to close a middle school - San Jose Spotlight

Educators and parents are fighting to prevent the closure of a middle school in East San Jose due to low enrollment and struggling students.
Superintendent Bauer acknowledges the difficulty of the decision but emphasizes the need for adjustments to manage declining enrollment and financial constraints.

Primary school to close despite threat to become academy

Low enrollment due to falling birth rate and outmigration led to the closure of Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School in Islington.
Financial implications and the potential impact on existing students were key considerations in the decision-making process.

Greenwich school earmarked for closure due to plummeting pupil numbers and 1.2m deficit

Gallions Mount Primary School in Greenwich is proposed for closure due to declining enrollment and funding deficits.
Projected pupil enrollment has decreased dramatically, leading to significant financial challenges for the school.

East San Jose district plans to close a middle school - San Jose Spotlight

Educators and parents are fighting to prevent the closure of a middle school in East San Jose due to low enrollment and struggling students.
Superintendent Bauer acknowledges the difficulty of the decision but emphasizes the need for adjustments to manage declining enrollment and financial constraints.

Primary school to close despite threat to become academy

Low enrollment due to falling birth rate and outmigration led to the closure of Blessed Sacrament RC Primary School in Islington.
Financial implications and the potential impact on existing students were key considerations in the decision-making process.
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Central State U asks state for help to improve finances

Central State University is facing severe financial difficulties, prompting state intervention and demands for a comprehensive recovery plan.

Struggling N.Y. college to sell all or part of Manhattan campus

MCNY is selling part or all of its Manhattan campus due to financial difficulties and underutilization.
The college plans to defer a debt payment while restructuring its operations.

NYC education chief calls migrant influx 'godsend' to city's public schools

Migrant students are seen as beneficial to NYC schools, combating enrollment declines and supporting struggling institutions.
#layoffs

California College of the Arts contemplates major changes amid $20m deficit

CCA faces a $20 million budget deficit and plummeting enrollment, leading to discussions of layoffs and realigning course offerings to boost numbers.

Declining enrollment, FAFSA issues drove more cuts in July

Financial pressure is forcing universities to implement layoffs and program cuts due to reasons such as rising operating costs, declining enrollment, and issues with FAFSA.

Emerson faculty, staff, and students left in the dark following news of impending layoffs

The summer at Emerson College is shadowed by layoffs and budget cuts without specific details, causing concern and lack of transparency among the faculty and staff.

California College of the Arts contemplates major changes amid $20m deficit

CCA faces a $20 million budget deficit and plummeting enrollment, leading to discussions of layoffs and realigning course offerings to boost numbers.

Declining enrollment, FAFSA issues drove more cuts in July

Financial pressure is forcing universities to implement layoffs and program cuts due to reasons such as rising operating costs, declining enrollment, and issues with FAFSA.

Emerson faculty, staff, and students left in the dark following news of impending layoffs

The summer at Emerson College is shadowed by layoffs and budget cuts without specific details, causing concern and lack of transparency among the faculty and staff.
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New York City school spending has gone insane

New York City DOE spending per student is soaring despite declining enrollment, potentially leading to reduced quality.
#pandemic-impact

Pittsburgh Technical College to Close

Pittsburgh Technical College is closing due to declining enrollment and pandemic-related challenges.

California public school enrollment drops again, but transitional kindergarten is up

Enrollment decline in California slows compared to pandemic years.

Pittsburgh Technical College to Close

Pittsburgh Technical College is closing due to declining enrollment and pandemic-related challenges.

California public school enrollment drops again, but transitional kindergarten is up

Enrollment decline in California slows compared to pandemic years.
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#catholic-schools

Brooklyn Diocese to close two Catholic elementary schools due to falling enrollment and poor financials * Brooklyn Paper

Two Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn are closing due to low enrollment and financial struggles, highlighting the broader decline in Catholic school enrollment and rising costs.

Two East Bay private schools to close this year, one after 147 years

St. Anthony Catholic School and Our Lady of Guadalupe are closing due to financial challenges.
St. Anthony might reopen in 2025 with a new program.

Brooklyn Diocese to close two Catholic elementary schools due to falling enrollment and poor financials * Brooklyn Paper

Two Catholic elementary schools in Brooklyn are closing due to low enrollment and financial struggles, highlighting the broader decline in Catholic school enrollment and rising costs.

Two East Bay private schools to close this year, one after 147 years

St. Anthony Catholic School and Our Lady of Guadalupe are closing due to financial challenges.
St. Anthony might reopen in 2025 with a new program.
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Plunge in FAFSA completion could spark an enrollment crisis

State leaders and organizations are urgently pushing for FAFSA submissions before high school graduation.
Counselors and students are facing challenges leading to potential significant FAFSA submission drops and enrollment declines.

9 new schools are coming to NYC next year

Nine new schools opening in NYC to offer more choices for families.
New schools address declining enrollment and aim to provide unique educational experiences.

Walters: California school budgets plagued by enrollment declines, absenteeism

California's public schools heavily rely on state budget allocations based on Proposition 98 which use attendance to distribute aid.
Enrollment in California schools is declining due to factors like population shifts and decreased birth rates, leading to ongoing debates about funding distribution.

Even at $112,000 starting pay, fewer people want to be San Francisco cops

Enrollment in police academies in the US is declining, leading to a shortage of officers in many cities and towns.
San Francisco has implemented measures to attract more officers, including offering the highest starting pay for rookie cops in big US cities.

SFUSD faces $421 million deficit; district could cut more than 900 vacant jobs

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is facing a $421 million budget shortfall and is planning to cut 927 jobs.
The vacant positions, including teachers and administrators, will save the district $103 million annually.
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Bay Area school enrollment plunges as families flee high-cost region

Bay Area schools face significant enrollment declines, with families leaving high-cost areas for more affordable locations, leading to potential mergers or school closures.

Berkeley school board cuts nearly $8M from budget as California schools brace for less state funding

The Berkeley school board approved millions in budget cuts due to anticipated funding reductions, focusing on non-teacher positions.

What drove Pittsburgh Technical College to close?

Financial mismanagement allegations led to Pittsburgh Technical College's closure, amid declining enrollment and internal conflicts.
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