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National rise in US school enrollment and Utah patterns
The article notes a 1950s upsurge in school enrollment nationwide and in Utah, with projections to exceed 36 million by 1960. It discusses consolidation of districts, the persistence of one room schools in many states, and the looming need for facilities and teachers amid rising pupil loads and costs. It cites potential savings from raising teacher pupil ratios and the challenges of building sufficient classrooms and staffing.
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