Report: "Targeted" Class Size Increases Could Save Billions, Have Limited Impact On Students

US News and World Report (6/30), in its "High School Notes" blog, reports that "new research and advocacy groups suggest that targeted resizing of classes-including increasing class sizes in certain subjects-can save districts money while minimally impacting student achievement." The posting cites research from Education Resource Strategies suggesting that "up to $6 billion could be saved nationally by increasing class sizes by just one student. Currently, more than 80 percent of education spending is used on compensation, according to the organization." The piece notes that Education Secretary Arne Duncan has expressed openness to the idea of higher class sizes.