It is important that we as a public recognize the difference between a teacher-student ratio and class size. Although the ideal ratio for Knox County is 1 teacher for every 20 students, the county's ideal class size is closer to 27 students.
According to the Knox County Schools 2009-2010 proposed staffing ratio analysis published as a .pdf document on wbir.com, Knox County is using an ideal ratio of 1 teacher for every 20 students to determine the recent round of teacher and staff cuts. Schools…
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Posted on February 13, 2009 at 7:03pm —