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

November 19, 2009, 3:15pm | 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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Feds probe LAUSD's treatment of English language learners

March 10, 2010, 12:08am

The question has loomed large for years: Is the Los Angeles Unified School District neglecting its non-English-speaking students? A study last year by the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute at USC seemed to think it was possible. After tracking an...

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Controversial school list linked to state's quest for federal funds

March 9, 2010, 12:07am

The public outing of 188 under-performing schools on Monday was more than an exposé of weak educators: It is part of a frantic state push to qualify this week for close to $400 million from a federal alternative to Race to the Top. The much-sought-...

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