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5 things civil rights data says about public schools
The latest Civil Rights Data Collection offers a comprehensive look at American public schools, covering over 49.7 million students across more than 97,000 institutions. Published by the federal government, the survey highlights shifting enrollment trends, the growth of students with disabilities, and persistent racial disparities. While public preschool enrollment rebounded significantly from pandemic-era lows, K-12 populations saw a decline. Independent researchers analyzing the data also noted significant gaps in teacher diversity and the exclusion of nonbinary student data by the administration.