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London School Board Faces Compulsory Education Dilemmas
The new London School Board may impose bye laws on compulsory school attendance for five to thirteen year olds with assent from the Education Department. Challenges include enrolling 60,000 street Arab youths and matching teachers to a potential 30,000 new pupils, while avoiding overcapacity and protecting denominational schools. The outcome hinges on voters balancing educational breadth with institutional loyalties at the upcoming election.
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