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Murray, Gloria J. – NASSP Bulletin, 2000
Clearly, class-size reduction has become a public-relations issue that educational leaders can use as an opportunity to communicate and gain support for all school reforms. Implications for principals include keeping the school community informed, involving teachers, knowing relevant research, and using creative class-size reduction methods.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Class Size, Elementary Secondary Education, Principals

Ornstein, Allan C. – NASSP Bulletin, 1995
Explains pros and cons of whole-group instruction and ability grouping, based on research evidence. Whole-group instruction is convenient for teaching the same skills or subject to a class, making assignments, administering tests, setting group expectations, and making announcements. Critics contend that whole-group instruction fails to meet…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Class Size, Classroom Techniques