Large U.S. cities are grappling with too many underpopulated schools, forcing school districts to make difficult decisions on closures.

Why it matters: Most states allocate school funding based on student populations. Losing students can result in cuts for classes, extracurriculars or sports as a result of lower demand. More school districts could close schools in response to the imbalance, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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    28 days ago

    Cities’ populations have declined as they’ve seen birth rates decrease and residents leave over high cost of living.

    I suspect the cost of living is a larger factor than decreasing birth rate. Raising kids in the city is becoming less and less affordable. While city schools are underpopulated, schools in the suburbs and rural areas are terribly overcrowded.