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How programs for adult learners are contributing to a rise in school enrollment in DC | ABC 7

May 08, 2023
  • D.C. Policy Center

On May 8, 2023, the D.C. Policy Center’s chart of the week, D.C.’s enrollment is up in school year 2022-23, with uneven growth by grade band, was cited by ABC 7:

An analysis by the D.C. Policy Center shows the 2022-2023 school year enrollment climbed nearly 3% at D.C. Public Charter and Pre-k through 12 schools. About 38% of the returning students were adult and alternative learners. The review also finds high schools saw a 4.5% increase in enrollment and there was a 15.5% rise in enrollment among adult and alternative learners.

Read more: How programs for adult learners are contributing to a rise in school enrollment in DC | ABC 7

Related: Chart of the week: D.C.’s enrollment is up in school year 2022-23, with uneven growth by grade band | D.C. Policy Center

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