Miami-Dade Public Schools to Close Nine Campuses and Reduce Staff Amid Enrollment Drop

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools board has unanimously approved a plan to close or consolidate nine schools and eliminate 168 positions. This decision, effective for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, is a direct response to a reported 4% decline in student enrollment over the past two academic years. The measures aim to address the operational challenges posed by reduced student numbers.