Minneapolis school board moves toward possible school closures amid declining enrollment

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Years of warnings about small, costly schools

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Shrinking schools, growing costs

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Modest rebound from new immigrant students

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Enrollment projected to keep falling

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Part of a national trend

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The Minneapolis School Board has formally directed Superintendent Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams to gather information that could pave the way for potential school closures in the next few years. The decision, first reported by, comes as the district faces shrinking enrollment, rising costs, and mounting pressure to “right-size” its operations.At a recent board meeting, members passed a resolution asking for an initial report by April 2026.

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