Public school closures accelerating with midterm elections influencing pace

Public school closures are happening more frequently across the United States, according to The Hill.

The process of closing schools is mainly decided by local school board members and is influenced by the funding status of school districts.

Funding for these districts is connected to decisions made at the state level, including actions by state legislatures and governors.

With school board seats up for election in several states, voters have the opportunity to impact whether the pace of school closures accelerates or slows down in the upcoming midterm elections.