We have learned that there are plans to eliminate on of the second grade classrooms for the 2008-2009 school year at Island Avenue. This will keep class sizes hovering at 23 instead of reducing class size to approximately 17. We, the undersigned call on the Madison School Board and the Superintendent to retain all four second grade classrooms at Island Avenue School for the 2008-2009 school year.
Research supports that classes of 17 and smaller in the early elementary years.
The volume of support has now reached a point that forces a formal response from the district office. I have scheduled a meeting with the Superintendent to present our documentation regarding class size impacts. We are currently finalizing the briefing materials that will be discussed during that session.
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Amanda Donnelly
18 years ago
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The teachers are already overworked. Adding more kids to their rooms is just setting everyone up for failure.
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David Anderson
18 years ago
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We moved here specifically for the school ratings. Do not let these numbers creep up.
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Mike Kelly
18 years ago
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23 kids in one room is way too many for 7 year olds. How are they supposed to learn anything with that much noise and chaos?
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Jessica Chavez
18 years ago
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THIS IS ABSURD. The board needs to prioritize the kids instead of trying to save pennies by cramming them all together.
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Sarah Walsh
18 years ago
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My daughter is in this grade and she is already having a hard time focusing with so many kids in the room. Keep the class sizes small please.
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Chris Montgomery
18 years ago
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Fix this. Small classes are the only way these kids get the attention they need.
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We have learned that there are plans to eliminate on of the second grade classrooms for the 2008-2009 school year at Island Avenue. This will keep class sizes hovering at 23 instead of reducing class size to approximately 17. We, the undersigned call on the Madison School Board and the Superintendent to retain all four second grade classrooms at Island Avenue School for the 2008-2009 school year.
Research supports that classes of 17 and smaller in the early elementary years.
The volume of support has now reached a point that forces a formal response from the district office. I have scheduled a meeting with the Superintendent to present our documentation regarding class size impacts. We are currently finalizing the briefing materials that will be discussed during that session.
6 Comments
A
Amanda Donnelly
18 years ago
Featured
The teachers are already overworked. Adding more kids to their rooms is just setting everyone up for failure.
D
David Anderson
18 years ago
Featured
We moved here specifically for the school ratings. Do not let these numbers creep up.
M
Mike Kelly
18 years ago
Featured
23 kids in one room is way too many for 7 year olds. How are they supposed to learn anything with that much noise and chaos?
J
Jessica Chavez
18 years ago
Featured
THIS IS ABSURD. The board needs to prioritize the kids instead of trying to save pennies by cramming them all together.
S
Sarah Walsh
18 years ago
Featured
My daughter is in this grade and she is already having a hard time focusing with so many kids in the room. Keep the class sizes small please.
C
Chris Montgomery
18 years ago
Featured
Fix this. Small classes are the only way these kids get the attention they need.
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The teachers are already overworked. Adding more kids to their rooms is just setting everyone up for failure.