Policy Innovation Track: Where Did the Kids Go? Exploring the Decline in Public School Enrollment

In the aftermath of the pandemic, a significant number of students have shifted from public education to alternatives like private schools and homeschooling. However, an even more concerning trend has emerged with evidence suggesting that some students are entirely unaccounted for, beyond these shifts. This session explores the mystery of missing students and investigates community-based, school, and government solutions to locate and reintegrate them into the education system. The goal is to understand and address this phenomenon, ensuring that every student has a pathway back in school and back on track.