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Overcrowding in NYC Public Schools

Overcrowding in NYC Public Schools. Group Seven. The Issue- “See”. Why - “Judge”. Birth Rates & immigration spiked in the late 1980’s into the 1990’s There are a total of 1.1 million students in public school system.

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Overcrowding in NYC Public Schools

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  1. Overcrowding in NYC Public Schools Group Seven

  2. The Issue- “See”

  3. Why - “Judge” • Birth Rates & immigration spiked in the late 1980’s into the 1990’s • There are a total of 1.1 million students in public school system. • Official reports state that the system is 66,000 classroom seats short.

  4. Impact of Overcrowding

  5. Who’s in Charge? Mayor Michael Bloomberg & School Commissioner Joel Klein

  6. Our Responsibilities dictated by Catholic Social Teaching • We must analyze our institutions from the point of view of the least advantaged • Society must provide the GREATEST benefit to the most number of people • We must make choices to benefit others, not just ourselves

  7. Solutions- “Act”Voucher Plan

  8. Voucher PlanStandards • Income based • Acceptance program • State standardized requirements for private schools

  9. Long-term Effects • Better student to teacher ratios • Better overall academic performance • Property Values will increase

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