That report projected enrollment growth of more than one million students by the year 2002. New York City is not alone. Students have a difficult time concentrating on lessons and teachers are less apt to use innovative teaching approaches. Or local colleges, businesses, and non-profit groups might have spaces available for use. Moving administrative offices out of schools can free up additional space.
Schools can elect to use time more fully.
The school day could be extended, starting earlier and ending later, to allow students to attend classes in shifts. But city school officials aren't the only ones who face school building problems. Small communities are crying out for help too. School maintenance ends up being put off in favor of other pressing needs of the communities and their citizens. This disparity demonstrates the need for greater financial support for rural and small town schools.