Colorado’s public schools just hit their lowest enrollment in a decade, with over 42,000 fewer students since 2020. Meanwhile, more families are turning to homeschooling, charters, and online options—homeschooling alone is up nearly 20% in two years. Even Denver Public Schools, which once relied on new immigrant students to boost numbers, can’t hide the drop anymore. Despite fewer kids, per-student funding keeps rising. Are districts really struggling, or just avoiding tough decisions? With less than half of K-8 students reading at grade level and only a third proficient in math, it’s no wonder families are seeking better choices. What do you think is driving parents away? #Education #ColoradoSchools #SchoolChoice