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Issue · Boston, MA

School Mergers and Closures

Long-term facilities plan targets reducing BPS schools to 95 by 2030, affecting student stability, academic outcomes, and community geography amid declining enrollment.

Overview

The district's long-term facilities plan includes school closures and mergers to address enrollment decline. The board received a status report on ongoing cycles while approving other enrollment-related actions such as a private school application.

Arguments against
Plan affects student stability, academic outcomes, and community geography
school-committee 2026-07-08
Against
What's next

Ongoing implementation of merger and closure cycles

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