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The Rundown: CPS’ largest enrollment drop since 2020

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Chicago Public Schools reported an enrollment drop of over 11,000 students, continuing a long-term downward trend for the district.

Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and as a Taylor Swift fan I’m hoping her new songs releasing tomorrow sound like the first (better) half of last year’s album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Here’s what you need to know today.1. Chicago Public Schools enrollment dropped by more than 11,000, accelerating a long-term downward trendDistrict enrollment is down again this year to just under 304,678 students, according to preliminary data CPS officials released today. Enrollment had stabilized for two years…

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