I mean in the 90’s you didn’t stop hearing it the schools are packed and we always have to vote for new parcel taxes and bonds. I don’t think people have updated.
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Schools actually were wildly overcrowded 30 years ago. They aren’t any more.
jun 12, 2025, 5:50 pm • 8 0 • view
The overcrowded schools have been converted into overcrowded housing because all those kids are now 25-40 years old. That is why there are YIMBYs and not YITSYs (Yes In The School Yards).
jun 12, 2025, 5:55 pm • 1 0 • view
My take is that *school districts* are short on students, but *school buildings* have become more overcrowded because the districts are closing/consolidating schools building to save money (managed retreat). Especially if you measure overcrowding by drop off/pick up traffic.
jun 12, 2025, 6:05 pm • 6 0 • view
Much of that is the reduction of kids' independence, lack of transportation, and decoupling of residences to schools.
jun 12, 2025, 7:15 pm • 5 0 • view