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Sava, Samuel G. – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986

Praises United States Secretary of Education William J. Bennett's 1986 report as a readable, provocative document that restores central importance of elementary education. Disagrees with two improvement suggestions: elimination of teaching experience for principals and disregard of class size as an important variable. Sees improved instructional…

Descriptors: Class Size, Elementary Education, Equal Education, Principals

The Issue of Class Size for Young Children in Schools: What Can We Learn from Research?

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Blatchford, Peter; Mortimore, Peter – Oxford Review of Education, 1994

Reports that the debate over class size in schools has become more heated in recent years. Examines recent research and attempts to answer three questions regarding class size and academic achievement. Concludes that there is a link between the 2, but only in the early years and only with classes smaller than 20 students. (CFR)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Class Size, Classroom Environment