Graduation from high school is now more important than ever because of fewer opportunities in the blue collar work sector or within family businesses. Students with behavioral or emotional disorders may not be able to perform in the traditional work setting as they do not meet an acceptable level of achievement in the regular classroom and…

Recent research from randomized experiments on class size points to positive effects of small classes that persist for several years, but the evidence about the social distribution of effects is less clear. Some scholars have contended that the immediate effects of small classes are larger for minorities and for disadvantaged persons (e.g., J. D.…

The aim of Taiwanese education, based on Sun Yat-Sen's principles, is to improve living standards; support a decent existence in society; and prolong the nation's life to achieve national independence, implement democracy, and advance the national livelihood. Deregulation, equal educational opportunities, smaller schools and classes, and…