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Crowded Out (1958)

1958 · Short film · 28 min

Synopsis

Film urging parents to join forces with educators to solve school overcrowding during the 1950s baby boom. In Crowded Out, a teacher is assigned so many students that she is unable to respond to their individual needs and must resort to rote instruction. Dissatisfied, she plans to resign. The film recommends that parents work through their parent-teacher associations to secure increased school funding. Note: The credits also acknowledge the involvement of affiliated state education associations. A short version was released under the title I Wish I Could, Kathy.

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Running time
28 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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