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Stecher, Brian; Bohrnstedt, George; Kirst, Michael; McRobbie, Joan; Williams, Trish – Phi Delta Kappan, 2001
Although second- and third-year evaluations of California's K-3 class-size reduction program show modest achievement gains, these improvements have had large costs. Interdistrict inequities have been exacerbated as the teacher work force increased 38 percent, qualifications dropped, and implementation costs soared. Recommendations are discussed.…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Administrative Problems, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Benefits
