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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids started in very highly rated public schools, which routinely had over 30 kids per class -- even at the lower elementary level.  I don't care how good the teachers are, that is a struggle.[/quote]

PP: I said within reason.  Over 30 might be a struggle. But the difference between 17 and 22 might not be worth the cost, if the money can be put into something else.  Also, if you have a lousy teachers...small class size will not overcome that.  Not making an argument that we should have large class size...just trying to suggest small classes are not the magic bullet and that some thought needs to be given to the cost/benefits at certain levels.[/quote]

You are missing the point that it has little to do with the teachers and more to do with the student body.  In private, you were accepted and expected to adhere to school rules and not be a disruptive pain in the ass.  Every year you are offered a contract.  If you are disruptive, rude, don't care about school, etc... they can choose to not offer you a contract.  I have seen it happen.  So even if you have close to the same numbers in a class, the student body of wanting to be there and learn as opposed to some kids in public with the "too cool for school" attitude that disrupts over and over again can not be changed.  Nevermind in elementary school how many kids come in not even knowing English.  It makes for a tough environment for kids that just want to learn and teachers that just want to teach.  There is so much more social drama in public.  [/quote]

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