Education Matters – Class Size Mandate

Topic:  Class Size Mandate

We discuss new K-3 class size mandates from the General Assembly and the dramatic impact they are already having on schools this year, as well as what it may look like next year without legislative action.

Guests:

Jazzmone Sutton, Music Teacher, Wake County, President-Elect, NC Music Educators Association

Gussie Marshallsea, Visual Arts Teacher, Wake County

Aaron Marcin, Principal, Lead Mine Elementary, Wake County

Kathy Hartenstine, Wake County School Board, Retired Principal

RESOURCES

Edlines

Concerns over new principal pay plan
https://www.ncforum.org/new-principal-pay-plan-could-result-in-steep-salary-reductions-for-veteran-principals/

State Board – Superintendent Battle
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article172068777.html
https://www.ednc.org/2017/09/08/state-board-seeks-extension-stay-lawsuit-state-superintendent/

Schools named for possible charter takeover
https://www.wral.com/nc-reveals-which-low-performing-schools-could-be-taken-over-by-charter-school-operators/16933362/

State education plan questioned
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article171279007.html

Interview segments

News articles on impact of class size mandate across state:
https://www.wral.com/wake-school-officials-say-class-size-cap-could-hurt-education-/16929582/
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article171415492.html
https://www.wect.com/story/36293534/elementary-classes-doubling-into-one-room-to-meet-new-class-size-requirements
https://www.newsargus.com/news/archives/2017/09/07/wayne_county_public_schools_calls_out_general_assembly/

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