By Emilie Munson in the Times Union, 20 December 2023.
This article reports on significant declines in New York’s public school enrollment due to varying reasons as declining birth rates, migration, and changes during the pandemic. It discusses issues like class size laws, funding, and mayoral control, reflecting concerns about reduced funding and challenges in meeting the school-age population’s needs. There’s a focus on addressing the reasons behind enrollment drops and the lingering effects of the pandemic on education.