Student population ebbs and flows for school districts

by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio

Minnesota's largest school district voted to close six schools last night. The Anoka Hennepin School board hasn't had to shutter buildings since the 50s, but the district faces a budget squeeze thanks to declining enrollment.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with State demographer Tom Gillaspy about why the number of school-age children is declining in Minnesota.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, 09/29/2009, 8:25 a.m.