US education crisis deepens as North Carolina county considers...

US education crisis deepens as North Carolina county considers closing schools amid $6.1M budget gap

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Rutherford County, North Carolina, is considering closing up to three schools to address a $6.1 million budget shortfall for the 2025 school year. The proposed closures include facilities serving at-risk and underserved students, sparking concerns about long-term impacts on education and community well-being. Former teacher Jeff Cantrell, in comments to WLOS, warned of increased dropout and incarceration rates if alternative education programs are cut. The situation highlights broader challenges facing public education funding across the US.

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