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Learning Policy Institute
Coverage of Learning Policy Institute in the Nexus archive.
- School budgets are under pressure nationwide. Here’s what’s driving the cuts.
School districts nationwide are facing budget cuts due to declining enrollment, rising healthcare costs linked to GLP-1 weight loss medications, and other financial pressures. Over half of the 50 largest districts are poised to cut staff, programs, or services, with examples like Broward County Public Schools reducing 1,000 staff positions and closing six schools.