Every controlled study of
the California class size reduction program — and there have been at least six so far — have shown significant gains from smaller classes.
Not exact matches
While
class -
size reduction has helped achievement in most of
California's large urban school districts, not all of those have enjoyed such results, says a study by the Public Policy Institute of
California.
A study of
California schools that underwent
class size reduction in 1996, found that teachers and parents are happier, according to a recent Daily Report Card: «Teachers say they can cover more topics, teach at a faster pace, give more attention to students having trouble, and identify those who need special education sooner.»
Ninety - five percent of
California's 895 school districts qualify for the state's
class -
size -
reduction program, officials announced last week.
Moreover,
reductions in
class size are at times encouraged by the state through significant financial support, as in
California.
Early results from a
class size reduction program introduced in
California also seems to support the President's plan.
[vii] The SIG grants in
California averaged approximately $ 1,500 per pupil, so the program was costly, but the benefits were greater than other popular approaches, such as
class size reduction, even on a per - dollar basis.
Californias landmark
class -
size reduction effort hit a snag last week when the state education department announced that funding for new classrooms will come up $ 151 million short of first - year requests.
- Request by River Delta Joint Unified School District to waive portions of
California Education Code Section 52055.740 (a), regarding
class size reduction requirements under the Quality Education Investment Act.
- Request by Azusa Unified School District to waive portions of
California Education Code Section 52055.740 (a), regarding
class size reduction requirements under the Quality Education Investment Act.
Now it's 2010, and
class -
size reduction programs in
California and elsewhere — especially Florida — look foolish.
In 1996, when the Golden State was awash in cash,
California decided to launch a state - wide
class -
size reduction program that would, over time, reward districts for capping
classes in grades K - 3 at 20 students.
What we have learned about
class size reduction in
California.
A strategic response to
class size reduction: Combination
classes and student achievement in
California
This paper investigates the effects of
California's billion - dollar
class size reduction program on student achievement.
Class Size Reduction, Teacher Quality, and Academic Achievement in
California Public Elementary Schools
As state superintendent, Eastin was a major proponent of smaller
class sizes, and was a force in convincing Gov. Wilson to use a budget surplus in 1996 to help pay for California's K - 3 Class Size Reduction pro
class sizes, and was a force in convincing Gov. Wilson to use a budget surplus in 1996 to help pay for
California's K - 3
Class Size Reduction pro
Class Size Reduction program.