The Philadelphia school district’s enrollment fell by 2,500 students. Where did the kids go?

A family & kids story from Pennsylvania, reported by Penn Capital-Star.

Family & Kids · Pennsylvania · October 23, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 23, 2026

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Philadelphia school district enrollment fell by nearly 2,500 students, the biggest yearly drop in five years.

Local News · Pennsylvania — Morning edition, October 23, 2026

Reported by Penn Capital-Star, October 23, 2026. Read the full story at Penn Capital-Star →

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