GOOD: Alabama is seeing a drop in students because of the CHOOSE Act and self-deportations

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October 28, 2025

Teacher associations are concerned about how the decline in student enrollment in Alabama public schools will impact their jobs. They are right to worry, as there will likely be a reduction in teaching jobs.

The public education system is not a jobs program, but some of those discussing this believe that it is. With Alabama parents being given more options, enrollment in public schools is likely to decrease; this is the primary reason the entities, the media, and their Democrats will continue to advocate to limit the options for Alabama parents.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

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