Minneapolis Public Schools Consider Closing Over a Dozen Schools Amid Budget Deficit and Declining Enrollment

Minneapolis Public Schools are facing a significant budget deficit and declining enrollment, leading to proposals that could result in the closure of more than a dozen schools. District leaders presented three options, all of which include school closures, to address a nearly $40 million budget shortfall. The superintendent described the plan as a 'transformation,' while parents and board members have expressed strong opposition and concerns about the impact on communities and staff.