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Council member questions class sizes in Summer Rising program
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Council Member Rita C. Joseph inquires about the number of students in Summer Rising classrooms, expressing concern about large class sizes.
- DOE officials state that there is a maximum cap of 30 students per class
- The council member remarks that 30 students is a large number for a summer program
- Officials explain that actual class sizes may vary based on attendance rates and building capacity
- It is confirmed that both mandated and non-mandated students are placed in the same classroom