Meanwhile, the district’s traditional public school system saw a 4% increase in enrollment, surpassing 50,000 students for the first time since 2006. The sectors together saw an overall a 1.7% enrollment increase. Charter enrollment may increase next year, with the charter board approving five new schools and two existing charter schools having just opened second campuses set for expansion.

Source: Washington Post October 23, 2019 09:56 UTC