Large U.S. cities are grappling with too many underpopulated schools, forcing school districts to make difficult decisions on closures.

Why it matters: Most states allocate school funding based on student populations. Losing students can result in cuts for classes, extracurriculars or sports as a result of lower demand. More school districts could close schools in response to the imbalance, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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    6 months ago

    I’m in the oldest bracket of millennials and I feel like I grew up with everyone shouting that our children would grow up in a hellish burning world.

    My wife and I decided pretty early on that we’d rather live the good DINK life.