Lee County schools face rapid student population growth

Dr. Gregory Adkins, Superintendent of Lee Count Schools

FORT MYERS, Fla. Growth in the number of students is the greatest challenge facing the School District of Lee County, Superintendent Dr. Gregory Adkins acknowledges. See how they plan to tackle an influx of more than 1,000 additional students every year.

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