Smaller Class Size: Raising the Academic Performance of Children from Low- and Moderate-Income Families. Family Review

Highlights federal funding to reduce class size to improve academic performance, particularly for low-income and minority students. Details three studies, as well as teacher reports supporting the benefits of smaller class size. Suggests that reducing class size represents a preventive rather than r...

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Published inThe journal of early education and family review Vol. 6; no. 2; p. 6
Main Author Lindjord, Denise
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1998
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Class Size
Classroom Environment
Elementary Secondary Education
Federal Legislation
Low Income Groups
Minority Groups
Outcomes of Education
Student Needs
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Summary:Highlights federal funding to reduce class size to improve academic performance, particularly for low-income and minority students. Details three studies, as well as teacher reports supporting the benefits of smaller class size. Suggests that reducing class size represents a preventive rather than remedial approach, but that class size must go below 20 students to make a real difference. (HTH)
Bibliography:Journal availability: Oxford Publishing Co., 110 Oxford Ln., Ste. 200, Charles Town WV 25414.
ISSN:1084-6603