Enrollment Surges in D.C. and Virginia Schools, Defying Pandemic Challenges
TL;DR
Washington D.C. has recorded its highest-ever school enrollment figures, with over 98,000 students in traditional public and charter schools. The preliminary data shows a 2% increase in enrollment compared to last year, surpassing pre-pandemic growth rates. The city added 2,120 students this year, driven largely by charter schools and the youngest and oldest learners. The growth in enrollment is seen as encouraging progress as the district continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
- D.C. school enrollment surpasses 98,000, early data show The Washington Post
- Virginia: College enrollment grows 2%, despite challenges Richmond Times-Dispatch
- College enrollment grew for the first time since the pandemic started The Washington Post
- Undergraduate enrollment increases after years of decline Axios
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