When was it published?

September 11, 1924 in Springfield Weekly Republican

Domestic News September 11, 1924

Springfield Weekly Republican

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Public Schools, Enrollment Increase, Opening Day, School Department

Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

Public schools opened last week with a record increase of 995 pupils over last September's first-day enrollment, reaching 20,079 total, up from 19,084 last year. No congestion occurred due to summer preparations; later opening allowed vacationers to return.

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The public schools opened last week with an increase of 995 pupils over the first-day enrolment of last September. This increase is the largest ever recorded on an opening day, but owing to ample housing provisions made during the summer, no serious congestion occurred. The total enrolment given out at the school department Wednesday was 20,079 as against 19,084 on the opening day last year. It is thought that the unusual first-day record is due to the fact that the schools opened one day later this year, allowing that much more time for vacationists to return to the city.

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Education

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Public Schools Enrollment Increase Opening Day School Department

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Event Date

Last Week

Outcome

increase of 995 pupils over last september's first-day enrolment; total enrolment 20,079 vs 19,084 last year; no serious congestion

Event Details

Public schools opened last week with the largest ever recorded increase in first-day enrolment. Ample housing provisions prevented congestion. The increase is attributed to schools opening one day later, allowing more time for vacationists to return.