Nearly 2 Million Students Left Public Schools For Other Alternatives

What has been the trend in public school enrollment over the past two years?

• It has remained stable

• It has increased by 4%

• It has decreased by 10%

• It has decreased by 4%

What is one reason for the increase in private and Catholic school enrollments?

• Catholic schools reduced tuition fees

• Public schools offered more extracurricular activities

• Private schools had shorter school days

• Public schools remained closed longer than private schools

Which age group has seen the most significant shift to private schooling?

• Elementary school students

• Pre-K and kindergarten students

• Middle school students

• High school students

How might the decline in public school enrollment affect teacher shortages?

• It could worsen the shortage

• It could alleviate the shortage

• It will lead to more teacher layoffs

• It has no effect on the shortage

Why is it challenging to interpret teacher shortage data?

• Data is not collected regularly

• Trends are experienced differently in local areas

• There is a lack of qualified teachers

• Schools do not report vacancies