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Johnston, John M.; And Others – 1989
The major purpose of this study was to determine if there were meaningful differences between work-related problems of 310 first-grade teachers assigned to small classes, regular size classes, and regular size classes with full-time aide assistance. This paper reports on the analysis of results of a single data source from the second year of…
Descriptors: Class Size, Elementary School Teachers, Grade 1, Primary Education
Butler, Joan M.; Handley, Herbert M. – 1989
This paper compares the achievement of first and second grade students in reduced size classrooms with the achievement of previous groups taught in larger classrooms in a Mississippi community. It also examines a longitudinal class size effect through the analysis of student achievement for two years. The subjects involved in the study were 371…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Elementary School Students, Grade 1
Amos, Jason, Ed. – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2007
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) "The Costs and Benefits of an Excellent Education": U.S. Could Net $45 Billion Annually if One Year's Worth…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Dropouts, Grade 12, Public Education
Sullivan, Patricia – Our Children, 1998
Reducing K-3 class size is highly recommended and broadly supported, though there are challenges with finding enough qualified teachers and providing enough classroom space. Research indicates that K-3 students in smaller classes do better academically, with minority and low-income students showing the greatest gains. The paper examines…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Environment, Crowding, Educational Facilities
Amos, Jason, Ed. – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2004
"Straight A's: Public Education Policy and Progress" is a biweekly newsletter that focuses on education news and events both in Washington, DC and around the country. The following articles are included in this issue: (1) It's Education, Stupid: Greenspan Stresses the Importance of Education to Improving Job Prospects, Incomes, and…
Descriptors: High Schools, Educational Policy, Social Promotion, Living Standards