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The share of America's school-age children attending public schools has slightly declined from 2014 to 2022, while private schools have seen some growth, according to an analysis by Education Week. In 2022, 84% of children ages five to 17 attended public schools, while 11.8% attended private schools. The remaining percentage represents children who are not attending school or are homeschooled. The total number of school-age children has increased slightly, but experts predict a sharp decline in the coming years due to lower birth rates. The COVID-19 pandemic has also accelerated the decline in public school enrollment and the growth of private schools. The reasons for the decline in enrollment include homeschooling, skipping kindergarten, and missing data. The analysis highlights the ongoing competition between public and private schools in the U.S. education system.
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According to a recent report from School Services Inc., school attendance rates are gradually recovering from the historical lows experienced during the 2021-22 school years due to pandemic-related disruptions. The overall attendance rate increased by 1.18% last school year, although it remains 2.17 percentage points below the pre-pandemic levels of the 2019-20 school year. The report highlights improvements across different types of school districts. Elementary school districts saw an increase from 92.28% in the 2022-23 school year to 93.76% in the last school year. High school districts and unified school districts also reported increases, with attendance rising to 91.77% and 92.46%, respectively. The most significant attendance improvements were observed among the youngest students, with kindergarten through third graders showing a 1.63% increase in attendance rates, reaching 92.66%. Fourth through sixth graders and seventh and eighth graders also saw their attendance rates climb to 94.12% and 93.13%, respectively. However, high school students experienced the smallest increase, with their attendance rate rising by only 0.76% to 91.37%.
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Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of Sentinel, a comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Provided by the Texas Education Agency's Office of School Safety and Security, Sentinel will enable robust monitoring of school systems' implementation and operation of safety and security policies. The system standardizes Behavioral Threat Assessments (BTAs) into a single reporting mechanism, helping schools identify, assess, and mitigate risks. Sentinel will also play a crucial role in statewide emergency operations by providing timely and accurate information to support decision-making. It will inform schools in the event of emergencies and allow secure communication of guidance and resources. The development of Sentinel was supported by House Bill 3 and Senate Bill 30, which allocated additional funds for school safety. Governor Abbott's directive to create the position of Chief of School Safety and Security further emphasizes the commitment to providing a safe environment for Texas students and school faculty.
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Florida
The share of America's school-age children attending public schools has slightly declined from 2014 to 2022, while private schools have seen some growth, according to an analysis by Education Week. In 2022, 84% of children ages five to 17 attended public schools, while 11.8% attended private schools. The remaining percentage represents children who are not attending school or are homeschooled. The drop in public school enrollment is surprising given the growth of the private school choice movement. However, the impact of private school choice programs on enrollment is still emerging. The total number of school-age children has increased slightly, but experts predict a sharp decline in the coming years due to lower birth rates. The COVID-19 pandemic has also accelerated the decline in public school enrollment and the growth of private schools. The reasons for the decline in enrollment include homeschooling, skipping kindergarten, and missing data. The analysis highlights the ongoing competition between public and private schools in the U.S. education system.
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