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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just a quick note: 
Research suggests that class size does not really have an impact on student achievement (within reason).  The quality of the teacher is FAR more important than the size of the class.

Does not mean it would not be preferable to have smaller classes....but small classes in and of themselves do not guarantee high achievement.  That said, a teacher needs to be highly skilled to manage a larger class.  I would prefer the public schools spend more money on high quality teachers than on reducing class size.

Signed, 
Education researcher[/quote]

What about the studies (the Tennessee study, and the Wisconsin study, and I know there are others) that have shown small class sizes is directly tied to improved achievement, particularly at lower grades, when compared to larger classes with similarly qualified teachers?

The issues with reducing class sizes is when districts hire less qualified teachers to fill the new positions.  But all else being equal, the research clearly shows that smaller class sizes leads to better achievement in early childhood.  If you know of research that disputes this, I'd be interested in seeing it, because I am not familiar with your perspective.[/quote]

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