[etni] Fw: ratio in America

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Harriett Kisilinsky kissy904@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: ask@xxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 1:18 PM
Subject: ratio in America

As a teacher in America, let me assure that the class size average mentioned
in the article was, to say the least, skewed. I teach seniors (yud bet) and
I have 25 in my smallest class and 37 in my largest.
I am in Florida where the people passed the class size amendment which
limits high school classes to 25. It is unaffordable.
By the way the class of 37 is an entire class of students who can not pass
the state exam required for graduation.  37 non-readers in one class,
mandated linkage of student work to standards, mandated grade reflection to
the test results, and the teacher getting the complaints because the kid
will not graduate....just a few of the items not mentioned.
American education is the only institution that is ruled by those who know
nothing more than their experience in school. These people legislate and
mandate without consideration for the student or the person who has to
execute the enactments.l
Sorry, but have been in school for a month and feel as though it has been 9
months. Another of Florida's bright ideas start school August 1.

Have a god school year
Harriett


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