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[quote=Anonymous]Class size isn’t everything but it is extremely important. Larger class sizes mean more class room disruptions, stressed teachers who are stretched too thin, and a greater reliance on screens so that teachers are able to pull small groups. I heard a parent of a current K student say that their child complains of their brain tingling because of all the screen time.

Class size is wildly important, especially in the early elementary years. I’m surprised that so many people are complacent with a K ratio of 1:26, especially since this is a county wide issue.

[quote=Anonymous]To drag this discussion back from the trolls who want to litigate the boundary discourse in every thread:

TPES is well-regarded in the community. The K-2 model lets the staff and administration focus on the needs of the youngest learners, and the partnership with the 3-5 school is much better integrated than other split elementary models in MCPS.

The class size issue is relatively new, as TPES only "lost" its Focus School status a year ago. As the neighborhood has become wealthier, it has tipped the balance from "moderate FARMS" to "low FARMS" in terms of MCPS metrics.

If your main issue is class size, there are plenty of schools in the broader neighborhood that are either still Focus Schools (like ESSES) or Title I (like Rolling Terrace).

But I wouldn't pick a school on that basis only.

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