the population of the CITY of Austin increased by 16% … Austin public schools enrollment fell by 18%”

Bobby Fijan:

And this occurred long before vouchers were introduced.

Vouchers let more families stay in neighborhoods where they would otherwise leave

Yes, make public schools better, but not by removing choice for families who aren’t wealthy.

Local neighborhood schools should be good enough that parents willingly choose to send their kids to them

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Madison: Where Have All The Students Gone? 1995-2024