Do smaller class sizes ALWAYS mean smarter students?

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I love looking for the unintended consequences of government programs, especially the ones that on the surface look like such a no-brainer!

Chris Reed did a great job of outlining why government mandated smaller class sizes can actually result in a worse education.

We outlined the argument at 8:00 this morning and heard from a few teachers as well!

http://media.worldnow.com/kfmbam/podcast/the_mike_slater_show_6370.mp3

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