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Despite state subsidies, class sizes begin to rise again in California schools

November 19, 2009, 4:15pm | Louis Freedberg

Most of California's largest districts are increasing K-3 class sizes, eroding the most expensive education reform in the state’s history.

Less money for class-size reduction under Schwarzenegger budget

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VIDEO: Teachers say larger classes pose challenges

Educators discuss how class sizes affect their instruction at one San Fernando Valley school.

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MAP: Class sizes vary among state's largest districts

Explore this interactive map to see which K-12 districts are increasing the most in class size.

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INTERACTIVE: Comparing student-to-teacher ratio nationwide

Select any state on this interactive graphic to see how it compares to California in terms of student-to-teacher ratio for public, K-12 schools.

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Steinberg calls for Legislature to ensure state meets school-spending pledge

March 16, 2010, 12:05am

State Senate leader Darrell Steinberg on Friday urged legislators to ensure the state fulfills its spending commitment to education, in light of a federal decision to delay stimulus funds over accounting questions. State Sen. Darrell Steinberg The U...

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Feds delay education stimulus amid concerns over state's accounting

March 12, 2010, 1:04am

Up to $200 million in federal stimulus funds could be in jeopardy unless the state answers allegations that it is using accounting tricks to cover up a lack of spending on public education. The U.S. Department of Education informed Gov. Arnold...

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