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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is 4% that big of a deal? I expected the percentage to be in the double digits [/quote]

It's a big deal.  All the players bet on growth.  Kind of like home prices - worst expected case is no growth, not negative numbers. With decline in birthrate mentioned upthread, cuts seem likely.  Many families found out that online learning is just fine.  It became a side path to homeschooling.[/quote]

I could have quoted a couple of posts, but this one will do.  Why would it be a problem if 3-5% left permanently?  At my school, in some grades the class sizes are significantly smaller and the teachers are loving it.  None of the places we are talking about (Arlington/Fairfax) have any concerns about reduced tax assessments or school funding.  I mean, maybe you don't want to be in a particular school that has some resources shifted around, but overall a small relief with some kids going private and some homeschooling might be a net positive for these districts.[/quote]

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