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New Collier school helps combat overcrowding

Southwest Florida continues to grow and that has put a strain on some of the schools in areas like Collier County. To help combat this rise in students, the district just cut the ribbon on Bear Creek Elementary, a primary school that will help alleviate the overcrowding in neighboring schools. WGCU’s Julie Perez got a look at the new facility and learned how it will impact the next generation of scholars.

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