US schools face a crisis as immigrant student enrollment drops, straining budgets and communities
Across America, public schools are facing a sharp decline in enrollment from immigrant families, reshaping classrooms and budgets alike. From Miami-Dade to San Diego, districts report empty seats, financial shortfalls, and diminished cultural diversity, as policy changes and fear drive families away. Educators warn that the loss of these students threatens not just funding, but the social and educational fabric of schools nationwide.
Across America, public schools are facing a sharp decline in enrollment from immigrant families, reshaping classrooms and budgets alike. From Miami-Dade to San Diego, districts report empty seats, financial shortfalls, and diminished cultural diversity, as policy changes and fear drive families away. Educators warn that the loss of these students threatens not just funding, but the social and educational fabric of schools nationwide.
