Enrollment in California public schools fell once again in 2021-22, the fifth year in a row. Policy experts say it was likely due to a suite of factors.
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In Los Angeles, where my kids attend public school, the decrease in enrollment was even more precipitous. Enrollment in L.A. UnifiedThe report did not identify why students in the state are leaving public schools, but the policy experts I spoke to said it was likely due to a suite of factors. Lack of affordable housing means families are leaving urban centers, where overall enrollment has dropped the most.
“We also face demographic decline in terms of enrollment,” he said. “Between now and 2030, about 10% of enrollment is expected to drop off. It’s a longer-term story as well.” Louie Rodriguez, professor at the graduate school of education at UC Riverside, said declining enrollment has spurred many public schools to get creative about how they can entice and retain students, leading to better, more engaging schools for everyone.
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