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Friday, August 24, 2012

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: The view from right-field on class size

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: The view from right-field on class size:


The view from right-field on class size

Checker Finn (right) and his Fordham Foundation crew are upset at White House report.
“So it should concern everyone that right now – all across America – tens of thousands of teachers are getting laid off....Think about what that means for our country. When there are fewer teachers in our schools, class sizes start climbing up. Our students start falling behind. And our economy takes a hit.” -- President Obama
Finn, Petrilli & Co. (pictured above) over at the right-wing Fordham Institute are freaking out over a recent White