Class size debate on Eduwonkette

I was asked by Eduwonkette to respond to postings on class size over the holiday break, written by Skoolboy, an academic who chooses to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation by this administration.

Check out my discussion of the what the research shows, as well some not-so-random speculations why the evidence-based reform of class size reduction continues to be questioned, while far less proven methods of improving schools - including most of those adopted by this administration -- tend to get a pass.