More schools are getting overcrowded. But why can't school boards get more built?

Overcrowding amid lags in the construction of new schools (or expansions) is a problem multiple school boards across the country are now grappling with — or projecting they will be soon.

More schools are getting overcrowded. But why can't school boards get more built?
A large crowd of high school students exit their school at afternoon dismissal, some walking around and others standing to gather outside with classmates.

Overcrowding amid lags in the construction of new schools (or expansions) is a problem multiple school boards across the country are now grappling with — or projecting they will be soon.