Overcrowding in Schools

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This paper discusses three possibilities as possible solutions to both the scarcity of land for schools and the diminishing funding to build them. These three possibilities are double sessions, extended school days, and year-round school. It looks at how each solution has its advocates and opponents and examines some of the pros and cons of each possibility.

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Double Sessions
Extended School Days
Year-Round School
Conclusion

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"One of the drawbacks of the portable classrooms, however, is the additional time needed for changing classes at both schools. In order to keep the school day the same length, it would be necessary to eliminate the lunch break; instead, "Students would snack on pre-packaged lunches in their classrooms" (Dodd, 2002). That would very likely be seen as a significant con by the students; it might well be a pro for teachers, however, in that they would not have students too interested in lunch activities to remain focused on the lessons. Arguably, parents would prefer that solution as well; they would then truly know where their children were and what they were doing, at least for the duration of the school day."

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