Why Are So Many Kids Leaving Public Schools?

Public school enrollment is dropping fast—almost 4 million fewer students by 2031! The biggest hits are in elementary and middle schools, especially in the Northeast and West. Parents are switching to private schools and homeschooling (up 45% in MA!), and even charter schools are gaining. It’s not just COVID—lower birth rates and school choice are changing the game. Some schools are half-empty, and funding is shrinking, but a few experts say fewer students could mean more resources per kid. Wild times for education! #Education #K12 #PublicSchools