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Download full textBohrnstedt, George W.; Stecher, Brian M. – 1999
This report, intended for local and state policy makers and practitioners, summarizes the findings and implications of class-size reduction (CSR) in California. The report's findings provide a comprehensive picture of California's CSR initiative during its first 2 years, covering such topics as implementation, resources, teacher qualifications,…
Descriptors: Class Size, Crowding, Educational Assessment, Primary Education
Schwartz, Joel – 1997
The California Legislature and Governor created the Class Size Reduction (CSR) program as part of the 1996-97 Budget Act. The goal of the program is to increase student achievement by reducing average class sizes from 28.6 students to no more than 20 students in up to 3 grades. The 1997-98 governor's budget proposes expansion of the CSR program to…
Descriptors: Class Size, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Expenditure per Student
Roundtree, Mary; Marsh, David – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1997
Explores the effects of California's Class Size Reduction Initiative on district leaders, examines initial district-level implementation efforts, investigates how district implementation proceeded, and analyzes leaders' perceptions of benefits and challenges. Districts that implemented the program smoothly operated at a businesslike speed,…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Interviews
