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WEA members share their insights about class size
In a recent survey of WEA members, more than 400 teachers and education support professionals recorded their thoughts about class size, urging legislators to protect funding to reduce crowding — in the best interests of our children. Below is just a small sampling of comments.
“Give the students time and attention free of disruption…”
“I cannot do a professional, beneficial job for these children…”
“25 kids makes it logistically impossible…”
“Inhibits my ability to fulfill IET needs as required by the law…”
“It’s the kids in the middle that get lost…”
“Kids are not able to have their academic needs met…”
“There is no question that smaller class sizes increase performance…”
“Lowering class sizes would be a great step in reaching more children…”
“We just can’t get to the learning that each student needs…”
“We’re a Title I school and I have so many social problems this year…”
“You have no time to meet with the students who need extra help…”
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