Reduce class size. In the last 20 years there have been numerous studies on the influence of reduced class size on educational achievement. Smaller classes offer teachers the chance to devote more time to each student, to identify students' needs more easily, and to teach more effectively. Students in smaller classes become more engaged in learning. Equally important is that parents benefit, too.
Smaller classes allow for improved communication between home and school.
Help states and school districts construct and modernize schools. Clearly states and school districts cannot address this problem on their own. Schools must offer sufficient space and size for smaller classes with low pupil-teacher ratios, and must be equipped with modern technology. Assist schools in creating policies and programs that foster a supportive climate for students. Today's schoolchildren are more diverse and have greater special needs than any prior generation of children.