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This decline has paradoxically eased some pressures: the surplus of schools and teachers due to dropping enrollment has led to more teacher-student interaction and potentially better student outcomes. Some schools close or merge due to lack of demand, and the “door knocking” phenomenon—a practice where parents seek enrollments at more prestigious schools—intensifies competition among institutions.
Interestingly, the decreasing student count has given school administrators some breathing space, allowing for more personalized attention and improved teacher-student ratios, which research indicates can enhance learning quality.