Summary
– U.S. school district consolidations address enrollment declines and fiscal strain, with over 750 closures since 2020.
– Infrastructure upgrades in consolidated districts, like Michigan’s $75M investments, boost test scores by 8% and property values by 9%.
– Municipal/education ETFs (e.g., MYMJ) target school bonds, leveraging infrastructure-linked returns while addressing equity gaps in underserved districts.
– Strategic investments in HVAC, STEM, and safety yield dual benefits: academic improvements for low-income students and long-term community economic growth.
– ETFs combining high-grade bonds and geographic diversification offer investors tax-exempt income aligned with 5-10 year infrastructure project timelines.
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