Sentences with phrase «of smaller class sizes»

They're usually less expensive, last only a few months to at most a year, and give the added benefit of small class sizes.

A classroom might be effective because of its small class size or because of random variation in peer composition.

Republican lawmakers point to research indicating the positive impacts of smaller class sizes on students, particularly those from low - income homes.

Parents like the idea of smaller class sizes in the same way that people like the idea of having a personal chef.

I know personally the value of small class sizes.

There is never a mention of smaller class sizes, community schools, or recruiting and retaining a diverse pool of the best and brightest teachers.

With the flexibility of a small class size, teacher's projects and lessons focus on providing individual 1 on 1 instruction, support and inspiration.

Come experience the difference of small class sizes, expert instructors and state of the art equipment!

We often hear about the benefits of smaller class size, especially in the early grades.

One potential culprit captured by the study: Faculty may lack the training necessary to take advantage of smaller class sizes, open classroom layouts and other strategies meant to reduce the reliance on conventional lecturing.

Here, the researchers examined a well - known experiment called Project STAR that randomly placed students with teachers in first, second, and third grade in order to assess the impact of smaller class sizes on student achievement.

The Government should look to Robin Alexander's Primary Review, which questioned the school starting age and follow its recommendations of smaller class sizes and ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum, rather than focusing on perceived failure in a narrow range of subjects at such an early age.

Letters of Recommendation By virtue of the small class sizes of the MPA, MPP, and Ph.D. cohorts, admission to each program is competitive — in crafting a diverse class each year, it...

The naturopathic program provides the experience of small class sizes, encouraging classroom interaction in an active learning environment.

In an intimate setting of small class size and experienced faculty, students are challenged to bridge tradition with innovation while being mentored to explore the healer they are becoming.

«CPS says they have to close schools and disrupt communities to save money, yet they are spending untold millions of dollars on standardized testing instead of small class sizes and other important improvements that might actually help struggling schools.»

1: Number of years to retain the status quo, with phasing in of smaller class size caps in the ensuing three years.

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 program.

The first, and still best, study of small class sizes was done 30 years ago in Tennessee known as the Student - Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) in which students entering kindergarten were randomly assigned to classes with up to 17 students and others were randomly assigned to classrooms with more than 25 students.

BELL's model of small class sizes and individualized attention allows for strong academic results,» said Jerri Haigler, former Executive Director of BELL Carolinas.

School districts around the state have continued to warn about a wide range of negative consequences of smaller class sizes without additional funding.

Offers core classes to 10th — 12th grade students in need of smaller class sizes and more individualized attention

Parent Jenny Ball moved her two children out of public school and to Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center because of the smaller class sizes and schedule.

The Effect of Small Class Sizes on Mortality Through Age 29: Evidence From a Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial

How does one take advantage of smaller class size to improve students» achievement?

These op - eds provide information on the issue of growing class sizes in the MMSD, as well as the research supporting the many benefits of small class sizes.

The effect of small class sizes on mortality through age 29 years: evidence from a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

Educational alternatives, which include charter schools, alternative schools, independent schools, and home - based learning vary widely, but often emphasize the value of small class size, close relationships between students and teachers, and a sense of community.

Both college leaders tell WBFO they believe it will come down to a families choose of wanting a private school education and the advantage of smaller class sizes.

Paying the Best Teachers More to Teach More Students Research has found that the impact of an effective teacher outweighs the impacts of smaller class sizes.

Original Contribution The Effect of Small Class Sizes on Mortality Through Age 29 Years: Evidence From a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Baltimore City teachers say they look forward to the middle grades summer school program because of small class size, consistent discipline and time to show they care.

EPLA is a unique school where students are given a voice and because of the smaller class sizes are allowed more individualized attention.

Despite the documented benefits of small class sizes, a public school with 15 - 20 students per classroom can be labeled «underutilized,» while private schools (to which many politicians send their children) and charters just a few blocks away can pride themselves on having small class sizes.

A couple of recent columns in the Capital Times highlight research supporting the benefits of small class sizes, particularly for low - income and minority students:

I decided to come to Remington because of the small class sizes, and because everybody from my admissions advisor to the career advisor just made me feel right at home.

You'll also enjoy the benefit of small class sizes that allow for guidance from faculty experienced in this field.

«I love Midwest Institute because of the small class size and the one - on - one connection with the teachers & staff.