A smaller proportion of students in the smaller classes were retained in-grade, and there was more early identification of students' special educational needs. Today, I am releasing a comprehensive study to tell us where we are with class sizes in the 4th Congressional District. You should find a complete study in your packet. The data reveals that there is a problem in k-3 class size. This is problematic for our schools and families in Mississippi.
Teachers have less time to teach, while students receive less personal attention and instruction.
This hurts our families and our economy. We must work to reduce class sizes in the 4th Congressional District, across Mississippi and throughout our nation. We must continue to fund and support the Class Size Reduction Program. The Class Size Reduction Program will allow schools to hire and train qualified teachers We have all been listening to the growing national debate concerning education. There is one bill called the Three R's Act.