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On WNYC, a Discussion About School Buildings and Crowding

SchoolBook EditorsSeptember 29, 2011, 4:01 p.m.

The teachers union says about 7,000 city classrooms this year have more students than the contractual limit. On top of that, many students are having to learn in aging buildings. On WNYC’s “Brian Lehrer Show,” WNYC Senior Reporter Beth Fertig discussed the issues surrounding New York’s school buildings with guest host Mike Pesca. Hear the full discussion.

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