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Fewer students, fewer schools: districts adapt to enrollment decline

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 Why are schools across the U.S. starting to close or merge? Declining birth rates mean fewer students, which leads to less funding and forces districts to consolidate schools and resources. While officials call it necessary, communities face disruptions and tough adjustments. (Source: The Guardian)