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Download full textMitchell, Douglas; And Others – 1989
Finding an unequivocable answer to the class size issue is vitally important to the future of American public education. Sorting out conflicting viewpoints and determining supportable conclusions are this report's primary purpose. Three factors--research motivation, the effects of confounding variables, and problems related to distinguishing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Class Size, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Krueger, Alan B. – School Administrator, 2001
Education lacks scientifically sound studies, whether researchers are examining promotion versus retention, class-size effects, or private voucher schemes. American public schools have educated the world's most productive work force, test scores are rising, and more kids graduate than formerly. Educators should demand compelling evidence before…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Vouchers, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics
