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Denver Public Schools will not close additional schools in 2025
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's public school district is feeling the impact of changes across the metro area. Lower birth rates and housing challenges are resulting in a decline in enrollment. The school board voted to close seven schools and restructure three others under the Denver Schools Thrive Initiative. Previous reporting: Here are the 10 Denver Public Schools that could close or restructure in 2025 While the District will not close any additional schools in 2025, a spokesperson tells FOX31 that 6,000 fewer students are expected to enter the school system by 2029, an 8% decline that could drive additional changes in the coming years. 'This isn't something that we ever want to do, and it's something that we feel compelled to do and have to do as a result of our commitment to provide a high standard of service to all kids,' said DPS Enrollment and Campus Planning Executive Director Andrew Huber. Tara Johnson told FOX31 her daughter will no longer attend her neighborhood school due to the closures, but instead will start riding a bus to a new school this fall that is located about two miles away. 'This is a different school, new school; I'm not going to be able to just walk over there,' she said. Johnson says she is concerned about being able to quickly address any problems that affect her child's well-being. Denver sees historic drop in street homelessness: Mayor Johnston 'I want to make sure she's safe and everything that's happening for her is for her betterment,' said Johnson. Denver's school district currently has approximately 90,000 students, but that number will change according to DPS's Strategic Regional Analysis, which outlines projections for enrollment over the next five years. The report shows a pattern of declining enrollment since 2019 that is expected to continue through 2029. 'The things kind of like the specials, the electives, the extra supports and services that we know all of our kids deserve, become harder and harder to sustain financially,' he said. Huber added that it is important to carefully address falling enrollment numbers in order to preserve the quality of educational programs. 'We believe that as a result of that process, we've right-sized the district relative to our current enrollment,' said Huber. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
22-05-2025
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- CBS News
Penn State board votes to close 7 branch campuses
Penn State's board has voted to close seven of the university's branch campuses. Penn State's board of trustees voted 25 in favor and 8 against closing the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre and York campuses the following spring semester. Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi says over the past 10 years, the seven campuses have seen a 43% decline in enrollment. And there's the issue of financial costs. (Photo: KDKA) "Many are understandably hoping for a way to have it all, but honestly, the numbers tell a different story," Bendapudi said. Bendapudi says she understands how much people care about their local campuses and how they've deeply impacted the communities. "I want to be clear: we did not arrive at this moment because people failed. In fact, the opposite is true. We heard from more than 500 people," Bendapudi said. The university is offering resources for those impacted, including letting students complete their degree through the university and giving faculty members priority hiring considerations for other available positions. Penn State's Beaver, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Schuylkill and Scranton campuses had previously been considered for closure, but were taken off the chopping block.
