Year of Austerity at Fenton High Strains Teachers and Classes
At Fenton High School teachers cope with a 750000 education fund debt and a 140000 cut, facing overcrowded rooms, reduced materials, and lost planning time. A six hour day and split shifts hurt after school sessions, seminars, and individualized instruction, while drama and music suffer from staffing losses.
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Financial problems in Fen ton High School have forced curtailments of classes and activities. Split shifting was used to save money after a tax rate increase was defeated in referendum. Judy Morris spoke with teachers and students in two sessions to report on teaching and learning under cost cuts. Slavery was abolished July 4 1827 in New York State.
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Fenton High Faces Year of Austerity and Student Uproar
Fenton High School in Bensenville endures a 140000 budget cut that eliminated many clubs and after school activities. Students blame adults for reduced programs and scheduling shifts that shrink class variety and hurt spirit while considering private schooling options next year.
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