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Class Sizes: A Growing Issue Among Educators | NEA

While nine of 10 teachers say smaller class sizes would help students, they also would help teachers. Today's educators are exhausted. A study ...

Class Size Matters | A clearinghouse for information on class size ...

Class Size Matters urges Commissioner Rosa to require NYC DOE to revise and fundamentally improve their class size “plan”

Does Your Child's Class Size Matter? | K-12 Schools | U.S. News

Smaller classes allow students to get more individual attention and result in better grades, better test scores and fewer disciplinary issues.

Does class size really matter? A Chalkbeat look at the research.

A few studies have also found other benefits, with smaller classes leading to greater classroom engagement and higher attendance. In Tennessee, ...

Fact sheets on class size - Class Size Matters

A two-page fact sheet, summarizing the benefits of smaller classes. Reducing class size is one of the few educational reforms proven to work to improve outcomes ...

Small Classes, Big Possibilities | AASA

Having an appropriately sized class allows teachers to employ important teaching strategies that help youngsters learn. Smaller classes also let teachers work ...

Class Size: What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy

The largest estimates of the magnitude of class-size effects are those produced by Krueger (1999), who found that the students in classes that ...

Much Ado About Class Size - Inside Higher Ed

“Instructors generally favor smaller class sizes because it allows them to work closely and develop a relationship with their students,” the ...

Benefits of a Small Class Size in College - Furman University

Smaller class sizes also create a more supportive learning environment, as students are more likely to get to know their classmates and form ...

How important is class size? | Parenting Advice - GreatSchools

Class size is one factor to consider when evaluating a school's effectiveness. But small class size alone does not ensure a good education.

Class Size Reduction Research

“The study concludes that attending a small class increases the rate of college attendance, with the largest positive impact on black and poor students. Among ...

Why Class Size Matters Today - NCTE

Research shows that students in smaller classes perform better in all subjects and on all assessments when compared to their peers in larger classes.

10 benefits of small class sizes - EF Education First

In a smaller class, it's more difficult for students to hide and get left behind. Having fewer students means that each one can get the attention they need from ...

Class Size Matters - California Teachers Association

CTA believes small class size, particularly in grades pre-K-12, allows for the optimum development of a student's potential.

Class size: Does it matter for student achievement?

The general finding is that smaller classes are associated with increased student achievement, a few high-quality studies find no relationship.

Understanding the Link Between Class Size and Student Achievement

Small class sizes make it easier to manage the learning environment and give educators a sense of pride in the classroom. Teachers are happier ...

When It Comes to Student Outcomes, Does Class Size Matter?

Historically, smaller class sizes were considered better—especially by educators, who can better connect with students when there are fewer to ...

Does Class Size Matter in School - PureWow

The answer to this question is an unequivocal 'yes.' “Class size matters to kids both academically and emotionally,” says Knight, adding that it has a huge ...

Quick Facts: Why Class Size Matters - Public Schools First NC

Why Class Size Matters. Advocating for high-quality public schools for North Carolina. Questions? Write us at: [email protected]. To learn more ...

Does Class Size Matter?

Class size matters. Research supports the common-sense notion that children learn more and teachers are more effective in smaller classes. This policy brief ...