The numbers tell the story: with declining birth rates, excess school capacity in many areas, and limited budgets, we need a sober, realistic approach to school openings focused on planning responsibly for what’s ahead and investing in existing schools.
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One DC Council member believes the city’s school system should prepare in wake of declining birth rates - WTOP News
According to the D.C. Policy Center births have declined significantly from a high of 9,854 in 2016 to 7,062 in 2024.
