School closures are about more than individual districts.

They reflect broader trends shaping the future of public education. Director of Research & Policy, Dr. Max Altman, sat down with Atlanta News First to discuss the national factors driving school closures, including declining enrollment, education funding, and what these changes mean for educational opportunity. Learn more through the Atlanta News First story, then explore the EVES II report for additional insights into the trends impacting education across the South. Link in bio to learn more. #EducationOpportunity #PublicEducation #EducationResearch #EducationPolicy #SouthernEducation