In Anchorage, crowded classrooms are straining kids and teachers
Crowded classrooms in Anchorage are causing strain for students and teachers. At West High, students describe seeking quiet environments to manage the stress of the busy school setting. The overcrowding impacts the daily learning environment for the local school community.
It was lunchtime at Anchorage’s West High. Sophomore Mae Agnew Bemben already had her sandwich – strawberry jam with mixed nut butter – and was walking with a friend through the quiet of Westchester Lagoon. She likes the calm, whether it’s here or at home, she said. “I’ve always been someone who’s just done better...
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