NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Broward County School Board considers closing additional public schools due to declining enrollment
The Broward County School Board is evaluating a new list of potential school closures following a report of 11,000 fewer students and 60,000 empty seats across the district. Parents and community members attended a meeting in Fort Lauderdale to discuss the future of these facilities.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The district's declining enrollment and significant surplus of empty classroom seats may lead to the consolidation or closure of public schools, directly impacting student assignments and neighborhood school access.
Key Facts
- The Broward County school district has reported a decrease of 11,000 students.
- There are currently 60,000 empty seats across the district's schools.
- The School Board is reviewing a new list of schools that may be subject to closure.
- Parents attended a public meeting in Fort Lauderdale to discuss the potential closures.
Who's Mentioned
personAdam Cervera“School board member representing District 6”locationCoral Springs“Elementary school under consideration for closure”organizationBroward County School Board“Local governing body for public schools”locationWilliam E. Dandy“Middle school under consideration for closure”locationFort Lauderdale“The location of the school board meeting.”locationLloyd Estates“Elementary school under consideration for closure”locationDolphin Bay“Elementary school under consideration for closure”locationOakridge“Elementary school under consideration for closure”locationBanyan“Elementary school under consideration for closure”personAlberto Estrena“A parent who attended the board meeting to express concerns.”organizationFlorida Department of Education“State agency overseeing school designations”personHoward Hepburn“Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools”locationForest Glen“Middle school under consideration for closure”personJenna Williams“A parent who attended the board meeting to express concerns.”locationWalter C. Young“Middle school under consideration for closure”locationHollywood Park“Elementary school under consideration for closure”personDebra Hixon“School board member”