60 Million to Crowd Schools By James Brandon
A special section outlines a projected 60 million students in schools and colleges this fall, highlighting rising enrollments, shifts toward college prep, and the impact of technology and mass media on education. It notes a dip in student militancy and increased use of due process and democratic responses by officials, while urging preparation for the new term.
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Growth in public schooling pushes more students to colleges
The text notes 8,000,000 more students might enroll this fall as colleges face growing demand. Public elementary schools enrolled about 45 million pupils last year, up 2.4 percent from the year before, spanning ages 5 to 17. In 1964 for ninth graders, 77.6 percent graduated high school, up from 70.9 percent in 1959, reducing dropout pressure yet increasing college demand.
Taxpayers Face Rising Education Costs and Strains
Taxpayers weigh the cost of education as demand for more classrooms and trained teachers drives mounting operating costs. Rejections of levies have persisted in some areas until schools faced possible closures, highlighting local school tax burdens versus unclear allocations of Federal income taxes.
Emergence of Campus Unrest in the Modern Era
An analysis traces campus unrest as enrollments soar and classes feel mechanical. Students protest becoming numbers and losing access to famed professors. Professors shift to research and advisory roles while leaders focus on funding and contracts, and student reform demands rise beyond campus purview. Moderate students shift from passive to inactive support for radical movements.
Involvement and Relevance in College Curricula Rise
Colleges push student involvement and course relevance as they confront campus unrest. Educators, once untested by revolt, move to conferences where students gain seats at the table. Students seek more participation in decisions shaping campus careers and life.
Play It Safe Advice to All Car Drivers
Police and school officials urge motorists to check vehicles before school starts. Teens drive many of the 95 million cars as parents must teach extra caution and compliance with school zone warnings to protect youths on routes to classes.
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