Colorado's public schools saw enrollment plunge in the first year of the pandemic, shedding more than 30,000 students in 2020. Many switched to private schools or homeschooling. Colorado education officials hoped the trend would reverse this school year, but new data shows the state lost another 1,200 public school students this fall. That could have big implications for local districts, where funding is largely based on enrollment numbers. Reporter Erica Breunlin spoke with David Gilbert about the data and what it means for schools. 

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Colorado's public schools saw enrollment plunge in the first year of the pandemic, shedding more than 30,000 students in 2020. Many switched to private schools or homeschooling. Colorado education officials hoped the trend would reverse this school year, but new data shows the state lost another 1,200 public school students this fall. That could have big implications for local districts, where funding is largely based on enrollment numbers. Reporter Erica Breunlin spoke with David Gilbert about the data and what it means for schools.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

The Daily Sun-Up

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;