I usually agree that scientific studies and validity in research are persuasive components in debating an issue. But aren't there times when something is just obvious? I have a five year old entering school this fall and I don't need volumes of research to tell me that he will be better served in a smaller class than a larger one. He will get more attention, more individual help, less distractions from other students, fewer students to have to navigate through with his emerging social abilities, a more energetic teacher, more ability to have problems detected early . . .
Michelle Mensing Armatage > "Joseph A. Erickson" wrote: > > > In a recent post to this list, Michael Atherton wrote, > > > > > I'm not only disputing the volumes of research maintaining the link between > > > smaller class sizes and higher student achievement, I'm disputing that any > > > large volumes of such research exist. > > more: > http://e-democracy.org/mpls _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
