NEA Resources

Former NEA Presidents Lead Class Size Measurement Effort

It's difficult to track national progress in reducing class sizes because no state-by-state "actual" class size information exists. Two former NEA presidents, Helen Pate-Bain and Helen Wise, are working to convince states to collect class size data consistently. See how you can help.

In an "Interview with Helen Pate-Bain and Helen Wise – Proof Positive: Class Size Matters" (October 2000), NEA Today covers the rollout of the Reduce Class Size Now Web site.

Wisconsin Affiliate Offers Resources on SAGE

Wisconsin's Student Achievement Guarantee in Education (SAGE) program is the topic of Wisconsin Education Association Council's comprehensive resources on SAGE and class size reduction. According to a 2003 study of SAGE, the program increases achievement for low-income students.