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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ823073
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
Pages: 5
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Incredible Shrinking Class Size
O'Neill, Jan; Mercier, Deborah
Journal of Staff Development, v24 n3 p18-22 Sum 2003
An elementary school combined earmarked federal and state funding, redistributing the money to pay for additional regular classroom teachers. The result was significantly lower class sizes and a better climate for student learning. All it took was the inspiration, a commitment, and a few waivers.
Descriptors: Class Size, Teacher Attitudes, Federal Aid, State Aid, Resource Allocation, Teacher Student Ratio, Classroom Environment, Small Classes, Resource Room Programs, Mainstreaming, Special Needs Students, Innovation, English (Second Language), At Risk Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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