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PPS Plans 'Rightsizing' Closures to Standardize Education Districtwide
PPS said it may close up to 20 of its 81 schools, including up to 15 elementary and three middle schools, to address falling enrollment and spread programs like arts and counseling more evenly. The story notes research suggesting closures save little money and that some board members were skeptical.
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- Date
- September 2, 2026
- Type
- article
- Government
- PPS
- Topic
- Rightsizing
- Published by
- OPB
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