Schools Tested By Budget Cuts Learn New Strategies

Larry Abramson:

The size of classes in schools around the country is growing. Half the districts responding to a recent poll say they are increasing class size because of budget pressures. Many school officials fear this will hurt students.

But some education reformers say there are ways to boost class size and save money at the same time.

Marguerite Roza analyzes school spending for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. She's been watching districts deal with tight budgets through across-the-board cuts and other desperation moves.

Roza says she's worried that schools view tight spending limits as a lose-lose proposition.

Challenging economic times present an opportunity to rethink many processes...

Posted by Jim Zellmer at January 19, 2011 4:29 AM
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