As schools around the state opened this fall,
many families were in for an unpleasant surprise. Early
elementary classes in many school districts swelled to
levels not seen in more than a decade. [This story was
produced with Louis Freedberg and Hugo Cabrera in
partnership with California Watch, a project of the
Center for Investigative Reporting.] Reporter: Michael Montgomery
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End Music: "Teach Your Children" by the Vitamin String
Quartet, from the CD "String Tribute to CSN&Y"
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