Miami-Dade Public Schools to Close Nine Schools and Cut Positions Amid Enrollment Decline

Miami-Dade County Public Schools has approved a plan to close or consolidate nine schools and eliminate 168 positions, citing a 4% decrease in enrollment between the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. This decision reflects a growing trend of declining student populations impacting K-12 school systems and leading to operational restructuring.