Falling birth rates mean schools are closing—affecting whole communities

EngineeringNews newsroom brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

As another academic year ends, some schools will be closing their doors permanently because of declining numbers of children. In England, declining birth rates over the past decade have led to more than 100 schools, predominantly in urban areas, closing permanently.

As another academic year ends, some schools will be closing their doors permanently because of declining numbers of children. In England, declining birth rates over the past decade have led to more than 100 schools, predominantly in urban areas, closing permanently. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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