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Ideas on Public School Reform

So since I ranted about public schools in the last post, I guess its time to get constructive about solutions for public schools.  This is what came to my mind, but I'm sure there are alot more reforms to be made.

1.  End overcrowding.

In many areas, especially ones with a high influx of new immigrants, schools are becoming overcrowded.  Why not convert unused space in schools to classrooms?