Why America's public school enrollment is down

1 big thing - A podcast by Axios - Thursdays

During the pandemic, enrollment in public schools went down by more than a million students, according to the National Center for Education statistics. And as we approach three years since the start of the pandemic, schools across the country are still struggling to keep students. Plus, major incentives for schools to make their bus fleets electric. And, Brazil’s Jan. 6 moment. Guests: Axios' Erica Pandey and Joann Muller. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: America's public schools are losing students Electric school buses are practically free now Bolsonaro supporters storm Congress in Brazil's capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices