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LBUSD moves to close 2 more schools as enrollment continues to fall
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Kate Raphael | Long Beach Post , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· October 3, 2026
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Key points This year, the district's enrollment fell below a certain threshold for the first time in several decades. The district has announced plans to close two schools due to underenrollment.
A school district is taking steps to address declining enrollment. Operating costs now exceed revenue, leading to a significant draw on reserves. This year, the district's enrollment fell below a certain threshold for the first time in several decades.
The district has announced plans to close two schools due to underenrollment. Further details about the closures and the district's financial situation are available from the original report.
Financial struggles are prompting the district to consolidate resources and make difficult decisions to ensure its financial stability.
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Category: schools Published: October 3, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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