College enrollment rates decreased for Class of 2020 in Colorado

COLORADO, USA — We’ve known the pandemic negatively impacted students of all ages. Now we’re getting our first glimpse at the effect it had on high school students who graduated as the pandemic hit. 

A new report from the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) shows the number of high schoolers going directly into college dropped, a direct result of the pandemic that has state leaders concerned.

Every year, CDHE puts out a report focusing on how high school seniors transition into college. This year, it focuses on one of the most challenging…