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Edina 2009/2010 3rd Grade Class Size Issue

Edina 2009/2010 3rd Grade Class Size Issue

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Started by Anonymous 17 years ago
Concord Elementary will be moving from 6 to 5 sections for the 2009/2010 school year for the 3rd Grade Class. Every year the school struggles to address the class size issue with this particular group of students. The resulting change will result in 4 sections of 26 students and 1 section of 27 students. Based upon discussions with surrounding metro districts on the upcoming school year for 3rd grade classes, Concord's class size will be between 2-4 students higher than surrounding metro districts. There is general concern around the disparity between other districts and the continuing struggle to manage the size of this class. We would like to address this issue immediately for the 2009/2010 school year by adding another section or adding sufficient para support to meet the core educational needs of the students and their parents. Show your support by also calling: Rick Sansted, Principal (952) 848-4300 [email protected] Director of Human Resources & Administrative Services Gwen Jackson, Ph.D. 952-848-4946 [email protected] Brian Hedberg 4913 Trillium Lane, Edina, MN 55435 (Voicemail) 952-848-3912 x7311 W: 612-466-7370 [email protected] Term expires 12/31/09

Updates

August 20, 2009

The disparity between our classroom sizes and those in neighboring districts remains a primary concern for our community. I am currently reviewing the responses from school officials to determine our next steps for advocacy. Your continued commitment to maintaining a manageable learning environment for these students is essential.

August 20, 2009

The response to this petition has been significant and underscores the community desire for better educational outcomes. This momentum provides a strong foundation as we prepare to present these concerns to the administration.

6 Comments

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Sarah Bello
16 years ago Featured

My son is in this grade and the classrooms are already way too crowded. 27 kids in a small room is impossible for one teacher to handle effectively.

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Tom Montgomery
16 years ago Featured

Keep the 6 sections. We moved here for the schools and this is a major step backwards.

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Mike Anderson
17 years ago Featured

Need more support. The class size is getting outta control.

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Mark Ford
17 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. Edina prides itself on being top tier but this is just cutting corners at the expense of our kids.

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Linda Lloyd
17 years ago Featured

How is a teacher supposed to give anyone help with that many kids in the room? Totally unfair to the students and the teachers too.

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Jen Chavez
17 years ago Featured

Seriously? 26 kids? That is just not enough attention for 3rd graders learning the basics. Fix this now.

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