State Government Influence on Public Education: Tennessee's Project STAR.

Achilles, C. M.; Lintz, M. Nan

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ERIC Number: EJ422836

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Publication Date: 1991

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State Government Influence on Public Education: Tennessee's Project STAR.

Achilles, C. M.; Lintz, M. Nan

Journal of School Leadership, v1 n1 p59-64 Jan 1991

Tennessee's Project STAR (Student-Teacher Achievement Ratio) analyzes pupil achievement and development in 3 class types: small (15 students), regular (23 students), and regular with a full-time aide, following a cohort of pupils from kindergarten through grade 3. Preliminary results show statistically significantly advantages for students in small classes. Includes three references. (MLH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Government Role, State Action, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Student Ratio

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Tennessee

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