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Charter waitlists shrink yet still number 34,000 students, state says

Charter waitlists shrink yet still number 34,000 students, state says

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BOSTON – The number of students waiting for a place in a charter school declined slightly this academic year, but still numbers about 34,000, the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Thursday. The 8 percent drop reflects late admission offers and new-seat lotteries during summer or early fall months, the department said, adding that the latest figure is a more accurate number.

BOSTON – The number of students waiting for a place in a charter school declined slightly this academic year, but still numbers about 34,000, the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said Thursday. The 8 percent drop reflects late admission offers and new-seat lotteries during summer or early fall months, the department said, adding that the latest figure is a more accurate number.…