Media Tip Sheet: School Closures Spiking
July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: School Closures Spiking
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WASHINGTON (July 21, 2026) - Over the past four years, school closures have spiked 35% across the country, due to a shrinking youth population and the end of COVID-19 relief funds.
In 2025-26, districts closed more than 1,000 schools, compared to 755 in 2021-22. Federal projections show that public school . . .
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Media Tip Sheet: School Closures Spiking
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WASHINGTON (July 21, 2026) - Over the past four years, school closures have spiked 35% across the country, due to a shrinking youth population and the end of COVID-19 relief funds.
In 2025-26, districts closed more than 1,000 schools, compared to 755 in 2021-22. Federal projections show that public school . . .