Didn't that referendum state smaller class size only to the fourth grade? dorie gallagher/nokomis
> If you're aware of the 2000 referendum in which voters > approved funding smaller class sizes you might also > remember that one of the "promises" was that smaller > class sizes would increase student achievement. > Michael Atherton > Prospect Park BRANDT: Nope, Dorie. Here's a description from an article from the 1990 referendum: "The goal by 1993 is tocut classes in kindergarten through second grade to an average of 19 students (they now average 28 to 30). Third through eighth grades would be trimmed from an average of 30 students to 25, and grades nine through 12 would be reduced from 33 to 26." Keep in mind that these are districtwide averages. As they say in the car ads, your mileage may vary. Steve Brandt Star Tribune REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
