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When Schools Close: Budgets, Politics, and the Cost to Communities (School’s In Podcast, October 2025)

What happens when a school shuts down? And how do those decisions ripple through the students, families, and communities left behind?
On this episode of School’s In, Stanford Assistant Professor Francis Pearman joins us to discuss the complex and often emotional issue of school closures. We dive into why schools close, who is most affected, and how these decisions ripple through communities – especially for low-income students and students of color.

School’s In is your go-to podcast for cutting-edge insights and enlightening conversations in education. Presented by Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), School’s In is hosted by GSE Dean Dan Schwartz and Senior Lecturer Denise Pope. Denise Pope is a senior lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Education, where her research focuses on curriculum studies, service learning, student engagement, and school reform. She is also the co-founder of Challenge Success, which focuses on student well-being, engagement, and belonging. They invite you to join them as they navigate the complexities of post-pandemic education and discuss the latest research in teaching and learning.

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