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Salem-Keizer School District prepares to shutter up to eight elementary schools by 2027-2028 as enrollment plummets—down 5,000 since 2019, driven by falling birth rates—not budget cuts. Final decisions won’t come until December, with school names withheld until October. This isn’t the first round of closures; five schools shut down a decade ago. Superintendent vows careful, community-centered handling, promising staff reassignment and student continuity. Schools will be evaluated on condition, enrollment, accessibility, and local impact. Public input is key—starting now at board meetings and retreats.

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