CPS Student Enrollment Drops by 10,000 Students
Clip: 10/27/2021 | 9m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
CPS CEO Pedro Martinez on a drop in enrollment, a record-high graduation rate, and more.
Enrollment data released today shows a steep drop in the number of students attending Chicago Public Schools-- about ten thousand fewer than last year. But the district is also boasting a record-high graduation rate-- at a time when the ongoing pandemic has intensified the challenge of keeping students engaged. This is also a time when CPS is under new leadership.
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CPS Student Enrollment Drops by 10,000 Students
Clip: 10/27/2021 | 9m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
Enrollment data released today shows a steep drop in the number of students attending Chicago Public Schools-- about ten thousand fewer than last year. But the district is also boasting a record-high graduation rate-- at a time when the ongoing pandemic has intensified the challenge of keeping students engaged. This is also a time when CPS is under new leadership.
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