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Originally Posted by Mean Mr. Mustard
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1014122045.htm
"The study suggests that reducing class size in early grades provides a dual benefit: It raises achievement for all students through middle school, while also closing the persistently large gap between high- and low-achievers, say authors Spyros Konstantopoulos from Michigan State University and Vicki Chung from Northwestern University."
Kids drop out for a lot of reasons but to just say they aren't interested in education is akin to burying ones head in the sand regarding the issue - why aren't they interested in education, do they have a different learning style which can't be accomodated in a larger classroom.
I am amazed that people think that it is ridiculous to suggest that children do better in smaller class sizes. Is it the only factor - of course not, you need qualified, motivated teachers as well and guess what... employees like that cost money and you sure don't motivate people by threatening to cut their wages and go back on previously signed contracts.
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And the connection with high school graduation rates is mentioned where?