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PRESIDENT CLINTON AND
VICE PRESIDENT GORE:
FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE
MODERN SCHOOLS
OCTOBER 13, 1998
State-by-State Information
Background on President Clinton's and
Vice President Gore's Smaller Class Size
and School Modernization Initiative
PRESIDENT CLINTON AND VICE PRESIDENT GORE:
FIGHTING FOR SMALLER CLASS SIZES
AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
October 13, 1998
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: In order for students to learn and to compete in the global
economy, schools must be well-equipped and they must be able to accommodate smaller
class sizes. To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public schools, President
Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax credits to pay interest
on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
President Clinton and Vice President Gore Will Fight To Ensure That Class Size
Reduction and School Modernization Are Included In This Year's Budget.
In his 1998 State of the Union Address, President Clinton said, "My balanced budget will help to
hire 100,000 new teachers.. to reduce class size in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades to an average of 18
students a school construction tax cut to help communities modernize or build 5,000 schools."
Since then, he has been fighting to enact his class size reduction initiative and his school
modernization tax credit proposal. The Administration is eager to work with the Congress to get the
job done -- and Republicans in Congress should agree with the President and parents that smaller
classes and more modern schools are a top priority.
PRESIDENT CLINTON AND VICE PRESIDENT GORE:
FIGHTING FOR SMALLER CLASS SIZES AND MORE
MODERN SCHOOLS
State-by-State Information
Background:
-
Fact Sheet: President Clinton's Initiative for
Smaller Classes With Better Teachers
-
Evidence That Smaller Class Sizes Make A
Difference
-
Fact Sheet: President Clinton's Tax Cut to
Modernize Schools for the 21st Century
-
Why School Modernization Assistance Is
Needed, With State-by-State Evidence
-
How School Modernization Tax Cut Could Help
Schools in Your Area
-
Impact of Inadequate School Facilities on
Student Learning
ALABAMA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To ALABAMA
Over The Next Seven Years, Alabama Would Receive $212.3 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $212.3 million over seven years. This could fund about
2,161 teachers in 2005, helping Alabama cut class sizes in the early grades.
Alabama Would Receive Tax Credits on $285.1 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 88 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $285.1 million of bonds for Alabama to help build or modernize an
estimated 88 schools.
ALASKA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To ALASKA
Over The Next Seven Years, Alaska Would Receive $29.2 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $29.2 million over seven years. This could fund about
179 teachers in 2005, helping Alaska cut class sizes in the early grades.
Alaska Would Receive Tax Credits on $36.9 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 11 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $36.9 million of bonds for Alaska to help build or modernize an
estimated 11 schools.
ARIZONA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To ARIZONA
Over The Next Seven Years, Arizona Would Receive $191.4 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $191.4 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,828 teachers in 2005, helping Arizona cut class sizes in the early grades.
Arizona Would Receive Tax Credits on $258.0 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 80 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $258.0 million of bonds for Arizona to help build or modernize an
estimated 80 schools.
ARKANSAS:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To ARKANSAS
Over The Next Seven Years, Arkansas Would Receive $127.1 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $127.1 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,360 teachers in 2005, helping Arkansas cut class sizes in the early grades.
Arkansas Would Receive Tax Credits on $145.9 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 45 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $145.9 million of bonds for Arkansas to help build or modernize an
estimated 45 schools.
CALIFORNIA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To CALIFORNIA
Over The Next Seven Years, California Would Receive $1,397.7 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $1,397.7 million over seven years. This could fund about
9,271 teachers in 2005, helping California cut class sizes in the early grades.
California Would Receive Tax Credits on $2,281.0 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 705 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $2,281.0 million of bonds for California to help build or modernize
an estimated 705 schools.
COLORADO:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000-public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To COLORADO
Over The Next Seven Years, Colorado Would Receive $118.4 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $118.4 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,053 teachers in 2005, helping Colorado cut class sizes in the early grades.
Colorado Would Receive Tax Credits on $165.8 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 51 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $165.8 million of bonds for Colorado to help build or modernize an
estimated 51 schools.
CONNECTICUT:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To CONNECTICUT
Over The Next Seven Years, Connecticut Would Receive $115.5 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $115.5 million over seven years. This could fund about
676 teachers in 2005, helping Connecticut cut class sizes in the early grades.
Connecticut Would Receive Tax Credits on $205.1 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 63 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $205.1 million of bonds for Connecticut to help build or modernize
an estimated 63 schools.
DELAWARE:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To DELAWARE
Over The Next Seven Years, Delaware Would Receive $30.7 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $30.7 million over seven years. This could fund about
212 teachers in 2005, helping Delaware cut class sizes in the early grades.
Delaware Would Receive Tax Credits on $36.9 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 11 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $36.9 million of bonds for Delaware to help build or modernize an
estimated 11 schools.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Over The Next Seven Years, District of Columbia Would Receive $36.2 Million To
Cut Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size
reduction proposal, which would provide $36.2 million over seven years. This could
fund about 230 teachers in 2005, helping District of Columbia cut class sizes in the early
grades.
District of Columbia Would Receive Tax Credits on $75.4 Million of Bonds To Help
Build or Modernize 23 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative
would provide tax credits on $75.4 million of bonds for District of Columbia to help
build or modernize an estimated 23 schools.
FLORIDA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To FLORIDA
Over The Next Seven Years, Florida Would Receive $563.4 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $563.4 million over seven years. This could fund about
4,718 teachers in 2005, helping Florida cut class sizes in the early grades.
Florida Would Receive Tax Credits on $1,047.0 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 324 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $1,047.0 million of bonds for Florida to help build or modernize an
estimated 324 schools.
GEORGIA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To GEORGIA
Over The Next Seven Years, Georgia Would Receive $327.4 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $327.4 million over seven years. This could fund about
3,044 teachers in 2005, helping Georgia cut class sizes in the early grades.
Georgia Would Receive Tax Credits on $476.1 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 147 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $476.1 million of bonds for Georgia to help build or modernize an
estimated 147 schools.
HAWAII:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To HAWAII
Over The Next Seven Years, Hawaii Would Receive $33.9 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $33.9 million over seven years. This could fund about
261 teachers in 2005, helping Hawaii cut class sizes in the early grades.
Hawaii Would Receive Tax Credits on $41.0 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 13 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $41.0 million of bonds for Hawaii to help build or modernize an
estimated 13 schools.
IDAHO:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To IDAHO
Over The Next Seven Years, Idaho Would Receive $36.9 Million To Cut Class Sizes.
President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction proposal,
which would provide $36.9 million over seven years. This could fund about 370 teachers
in 2005, helping Idaho cut class sizes in the early grades.
Idaho Would Receive Tax Credits on $43.5 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 13 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $43.5 million of bonds for Idaho to help build or modernize an
estimated 13 schools.
ILLINOIS:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To ILLINOIS
Over The Next Seven Years, Illinois Would Receive $548.2 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $548.2 million over seven years. This could fund about
4,359 teachers in 2005, helping Illinois cut class sizes in the early grades.
Illinois Would Receive Tax Credits on $911.5 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 282 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $911.5 million of bonds for Illinois to help build or modernize an
estimated 282 schools.
INDIANA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To INDIANA
Over The Next Seven Years, Indiana Would Receive $192.3 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $192.3 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,452 teachers in 2005, helping Indiana cut class sizes in the early grades.
Indiana Would Receive Tax Credits on $276.4 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 85 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $276.4 million of bonds for Indiana to help build or modernize an
estimated 85 schools.
IOWA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To IOWA
Over The Next Seven Years, Iowa Would Receive $87.5 Million To Cut Class Sizes.
President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction proposal,
which would provide $87.5 million over seven years. This could fund about 897 teachers
in 2005, helping Iowa cut class sizes in the early grades.
Iowa Would Receive Tax Credits on $103.1 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 32 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $103.1 million of bonds for Iowa to help build or modernize an
estimated 32 schools.
KANSAS:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To KANSAS
Over The Next Seven Years, Kansas Would Receive $92.3 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $92.3 million over seven years. This could fund about
939 teachers in 2005, helping Kansas cut class sizes in the early grades.
Kansas Would Receive Tax Credits on $126.8 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 39 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $126.8 million of bonds for Kansas to help build or modernize an
estimated 39 schools.
KENTUCKY:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To KENTUCKY
Over The Next Seven Years, Kentucky Would Receive $214.8 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $214.8 million over seven years. This could fund about
2,048 teachers in 2005, helping Kentucky cut class sizes in the early grades.
Kentucky Would Receive Tax Credits on $277.1 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 86 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $277.1 million of bonds for Kentucky to help build or modernize
an estimated 86 schools.
LOUISIANA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To LOUISIANA
Over The Next Seven Years, Louisiana Would Receive $322.2 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $322.2 million over seven years. This could fund about
3,564 teachers in 2005, helping Louisiana cut class sizes in the early grades.
Louisiana Would Receive Tax Credits on $463.2 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 143 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $463.2 million of bonds for Louisiana to help build or modernize
an estimated 143 schools.
MAINE:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To MAINE
Over The Next Seven Years, Maine Would Receive $48.7 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $48.7 million over seven years. This could fund about
431 teachers in 2005, helping Maine cut class sizes in the early grades.
Maine Would Receive Tax Credits on $61.6 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 19 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $61.6 million of bonds for Maine to help build or modernize an
estimated 19 schools.
MARYLAND:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To MARYLAND
Over The Next Seven Years, Maryland Would Receive $166.9 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $166.9 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,125 teachers in 2005, helping Maryland cut class sizes in the early grades.
Maryland Would Receive Tax Credits on $306.5 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 95 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $306.5 million of bonds for Maryland to help build or modernize
an estimated 95 schools.
MASSACHUSETTS:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To MASSACHUSETTS
Over The Next Seven Years, Massachusetts Would Receive $245.7 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $245.7 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,952 teachers in 2005, helping Massachusetts cut class sizes in the early grades.
Massachusetts Would Receive Tax Credits on $355.0 Million of Bonds To Help
Build or Modernize 110 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative
would provide tax credits on $355.0 million of bonds for Massachusetts to help build or
modernize an estimated 110 schools.
MICHIGAN:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To MICHIGAN
Over The Next Seven Years, Michigan Would Receive $549.7 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $549.7 million over seven years. This could fund about
3,377 teachers in 2005, helping Michigan cut class sizes in the early grades.
Michigan Would Receive Tax Credits on $857.3 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 265 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $857.3 million of bonds for Michigan to help build or modernize
an estimated 265 schools.
MINNESOTA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To MINNESOTA
Over The Next Seven Years, Minnesota Would Receive $146.1 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $146.1 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,148 teachers in 2005, helping Minnesota cut class sizes in the early grades.
Minnesota Would Receive Tax Credits on $220.8 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 68 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $220.8 million of bonds for Minnesota to help build or modernize
an estimated 68 schools.
MISSISSIPPI:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZ ATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To MISSISSIPPI
Over The Next Seven Years, Mississippi Would Receive $210.0 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $210.0 million over seven years. This could fund about
2,458 teachers in 2005, helping Mississippi cut class sizes in the early grades.
Mississippi Would Receive Tax Credits on $253.5 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 78 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $253.5 million of bonds for Mississippi to help build or modernize
an estimated 78 schools.
MISSOURI:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes; especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To MISSOURI
Over The Next Seven Years, Missouri Would Receive $212.1 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $212.1 million over seven years. This could fund about
2,220 teachers in 2005, helping Missouri cut class sizes in the early grades.
Missouri Would Receive Tax Credits on $314.1 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 97 Schools. President Clinton's school modemization initiative would
provide tax credits on $314.1 million of bonds for Missouri to help build or modernize an
estimated 97 schools.
MONTANA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To MONTANA
Over The Next Seven Years, Montana Would Receive $42.9 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $42.9 million over seven years. This could fund about
442 teachers in 2005, helping Montana cut class sizes in the early grades.
Montana Would Receive Tax Credits on $52.3 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 16 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $52.3 million of bonds for Montana to help build or modernize an
estimated 16 schools.
NEBRASKA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To NEBRASKA
Over The Next Seven Years, Nebraska Would Receive $53.5 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $53.5 million over seven years. This could fund about
587 teachers in 2005, helping Nebraska cut class sizes in the early grades.
Nebraska Would Receive Tax Credits on $79.0 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 24 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $79.0 million of bonds for Nebraska to help build or modernize an
estimated 24 schools.
NEVADA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To NEVADA
Over The Next Seven Years, Nevada Would Receive $37.2 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $37.2 million over seven years. This could fund about
300 teachers in 2005, helping Nevada cut class sizes in the early grades.
Nevada Would Receive Tax Credits on $71.8 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 22 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $71.8 million of bonds for Nevada to help build or modernize an
estimated 22 schools.
NEW HAMPSHIRE:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To NEW HAMPSHIRE
Over The Next Seven Years, New Hampshire Would Receive $30.0 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $30.0 million over seven years. This could fund about
254 teachers in 2005, helping New Hampshire cut class sizes in the early grades.
New Hampshire Would Receive Tax Credits on $36.9 Million of Bonds To Help
Build or Modernize 11 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative
would provide tax credits on $36.9 million of bonds for New Hampshire to help build or
modernize an estimated 11 schools.
NEW JERSEY:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To NEW JERSEY
Over The Next Seven Years, New Jersey Would Receive $271.7 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $271.7 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,637 teachers in 2005, helping New Jersey cut class sizes in the early grades.
New Jersey Would Receive Tax Credits on $414.3 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 128 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $414.3 million of bonds for New Jersey to help build or modernize
an estimated 128 schools.
NEW MEXICO:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To NEW MEXICO
Over The Next Seven Years, New Mexico Would Receive $105.2 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $105.2 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,077 teachers in 2005, helping New Mexico cut class sizes in the early grades.
New Mexico Would Receive Tax Credits on $145.6 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 45 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $145.6 million of bonds for New Mexico to help build or
modernize an estimated 45 schools.
NEW YORK:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To NEW YORK
Over The Next Seven Years, New York Would Receive $1,143.3 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $1,143.3 million over seven years. This could fund about
6,650 teachers in 2005, helping New York cut class sizes in the early grades.
New York Would Receive Tax Credits on $2,166.0 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 670 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $2,166.0 million of bonds for New York to help build or
modernize an estimated 670 schools.
NORTH CAROLINA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To NORTH CAROLINA
Over The Next Seven Years, North Carolina Would Receive $234.3 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $234.3 million over seven years. This could fund about
2,368 teachers in 2005, helping North Carolina cut class sizes in the early grades.
North Carolina Would Receive Tax Credits on $297.4 Million of Bonds To Help
Build or Modernize 92 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative
would provide tax credits on $297.4 million of bonds for North Carolina to help build or
modernize an estimated 92 schools.
NORTH DAKOTA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To NORTH DAKOTA
Over The Next Seven Years, North Dakota Would Receive $30.0 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $30.0 million over seven years. This could fund about
352 teachers in 2005, helping North Dakota cut class sizes in the early grades.
North Dakota Would Receive Tax Credits on $36.9 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 11 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $36.9 million of bonds for North Dakota to help build or
modernize an estimated 11 schools.
OHIO:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To OHIO
Over The Next Seven Years, Ohio Would Receive $504.3 Million To Cut Class Sizes.
President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction proposal,
which would provide $504.3 million over seven years. This could fund about 4,031
teachers in 2005, helping Ohio cut class sizes in the early grades.
Ohio Would Receive Tax Credits on $783.0 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 242 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $783.0 million of bonds for Ohio to help build or modernize an
estimated 242 schools.
OKLAHOMA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To OKLAHOMA
Over The Next Seven Years, Oklahoma Would Receive $146.2 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $146.2 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,561 teachers in 2005, helping Oklahoma cut class sizes in the early grades.
Oklahoma Would Receive Tax Credits on $203.0 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 63 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $203.0 million of bonds for Oklahoma to help build or modernize
an estimated 63 schools.
OREGON:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To OREGON
Over The Next Seven Years, Oregon Would Receive $114.8 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $114.8 million over seven years. This could fund about
847 teachers in 2005, helping Oregon cut class sizes in the early grades.
Oregon Would Receive Tax Credits on $155.4 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 48 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $155.4 million of bonds for Oregon to help build or modernize an.
estimated 48 schools.
PENNSYLVANIA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To PENNSYLVANIA
Over The Next Seven Years, Pennsylvania Would Receive $557.5 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $557.5 million over seven years. This could fund about
3,497 teachers in 2005, helping Pennsylvania cut class sizes in the early grades.
Pennsylvania Would Receive Tax Credits on $852.2 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 264 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $852.2 million of bonds for Pennsylvania to help build or
modernize an estimated 264 schools.
RHODE ISLAND:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To RHODE ISLAND
Over The Next Seven Years, Rhode Island Would Receive $41.3 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $41.3 million over seven years. This could fund about
268 teachers in 2005, helping Rhode Island cut class sizes in the early grades.
Rhode Island Would Receive Tax Credits on $72.2 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 153 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $72.2 million of bonds for Rhode Island to help build or modernize
an estimated 153 schools.
SOUTH CAROLINA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To SOUTH CAROLINA
Over The Next Seven Years, South Carolina Would Receive $158.5 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $158.5 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,528 teachers in 2005, helping South Carolina cut class sizes in the early grades.
South Carolina Would Receive Tax Credits on $198.0 Million of Bonds To Help
Build or Modernize 61 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative
would provide tax credits on $198.0 million of bonds for South Carolina to help build or
modernize an estimated 61 schools.
SOUTH DAKOTA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To SOUTH DAKOTA
Over The Next Seven Years, South Dakota Would Receive $32.7 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $32.7 million over seven years. This could fund about
395 teachers in 2005, helping South Dakota cut class sizes in the early grades.
South Dakota Would Receive Tax Credits on $38.0 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 12 Schools. President Clinton's school modemization initiative would
provide tax credits on $38.0 million of bonds for South Dakota to help build or
modernize an estimated 12 schools.
TENNESSEE:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To TENNESSEE
Over The Next Seven Years, Tennessee Would Receive $216.7 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $216.7 million over seven years. This could fund about
2,161 teachers in 2005, helping Tennessee cut class sizes in the early grades.
Tennessee Would Receive Tax Credits on $331.1 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 102 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $331.1 million of bonds for Tennessee to help build or modernize
an estimated 102 schools.
TEXAS:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To TEXAS
Over The Next Seven Years, Texas Would Receive $1,063.1 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $1,063.1 million over seven years. This could fund about
11,155 teachers in 2005, helping Texas cut class sizes in the early grades.
Texas Would Receive Tax Credits on $1,614.1 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 499 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $1,614.1 million of bonds for Texas to help build or modernize an
estimated 499 schools.
UTAH:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To UTAH
Over The Next Seven Years, Utah Would Receive $55.7 Million To Cut Class Sizes.
President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction proposal,
which would provide $55.7 million over seven years. This could fund about 515 teachers
in 2005, helping Utah cut class sizes in the early grades.
Utah Would Receive Tax Credits on $66.8 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 21 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $66.8 million of bonds for Utah to help build or modernize an
estimated 21 schools.
VERMONT:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To VERMONT
Over The Next Seven Years, Vermont Would Receive $29.6 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $29.6 million over seven years. This could fund about
241 teachers in 2005, helping Vermont cut class sizes in the early grades.
Vermont Would Receive Tax Credits on $36.2 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 11 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $36.2 million of bonds for Vermont to help build or modernize an
estimated 11 schools.
VIRGINIA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To VIRGINIA
Over The Next Seven Years, Virginia Would Receive $185.3 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $185.3 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,648 teachers in 2005, helping Virginia cut class sizes in the early grades.
Virginia Would Receive Tax Credits on $258.9 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 80 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $258.9 million of bonds for Virginia to help build or modernize an
estimated 80 schools.
WASHINGTON:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To WASHINGTON
Over The Next Seven Years, Washington Would Receive $182.5 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $182.5 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,361 teachers in 2005, helping Washington cut class sizes in the early grades.
Washington Would Receive Tax Credits on $236.6 Million of Bonds To Help Build
or Modernize 73 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $236.6 million of bonds for Washington to help build or modernize
an estimated 73 schools.
WEST VIRGINIA:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CEASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To WEST VIRGINIA
Over The Next Seven Years, West Virginia Would Receive $123.6 Million To Cut
Class Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $123.6 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,047 teachers in 2005, helping West Virginia cut class sizes in the early grades.
West Virginia Would Receive Tax Credits on $142.6 Million of Bonds To Help
Build or Modernize 44 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative
would provide tax credits on $142.6 million of bonds for West Virginia to help build or
modernize an estimated 44 schools.
WISCONSIN:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To WISCONSIN
Over The Next Seven Years, Wisconsin Would Receive $210.9 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $210.9 million over seven years. This could fund about
1,547 teachers in 2005, helping Wisconsin cut class sizes in the early grades.
Wisconsin Would Receive Tax Credits on $332.4 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 103 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $332.4 million of bonds for Wisconsin to help build or modernize
an estimated 103 schools.
WYOMING:
PRESIDENT CLINTON IS FIGHTING FOR SMALLER
CLASS SIZES AND MORE MODERN SCHOOLS
Smaller Class Sizes and More Modern Schools Help Raise Student Achievement.
Smaller Class Sizes Matter: According to a May 1998 Department of Education report --
which analyzed the data and findings from the most carefully designed research studies on
class size -- smaller class sizes, especially in the early grades, increase student
achievement, reduce discipline problems, and increase instruction time for teachers.
More Modern Schools Matter: One study found that students in school buildings that were
in poor condition had achievement 6% below students in schools that were in fair condition
and 11% below students in schools in excellent condition.
However, Class Sizes Remain High and Many of Our Schools Are Falling Down.
Today, the average class size in grades one through three is 22 students. And a recent GAO study
showed how much work needs to be done to help modernize our schools: the estimated cost of
bringing the Nation's schools into good overall condition is $112 billion, with one-third of all schools
in need of extensive repair or replacement.
President Clinton's Proposal To Cut Class Sizes And Modernize 5,000 Schools.
School Modernization Proposal: To help rebuild, modernize and build over 5,000 public
schools, President Clinton is fighting to ensure that this year's budget include Federal tax
credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in bonds at a cost of $5 billion over five years.
Class Size Proposal: President Clinton is fighting for $1.1 billion this year to help state and
local areas start to hire 100,000 new well-prepared teachers and to reduce class size in
grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18, which will help make sure that every child
receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to read
independently and well by the end of third grade.
WHAT PRESIDENT CLINTON'S CLASS SIZE AND SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
PROPOSAL WOULD MEAN To WYOMING
Over The Next Seven Years, Wyoming Would Receive $27.3 Million To Cut Class
Sizes. President Clinton is fighting for a down-payment on his class size reduction
proposal, which would provide $27.3 million over seven years. This could fund about
257 teachers in 2005, helping Wyoming cut class sizes in the early grades.
Wyoming Would Receive Tax Credits on $33.1 Million of Bonds To Help Build or
Modernize 10 Schools. President Clinton's school modernization initiative would
provide tax credits on $33.1 million of bonds for Wyoming to help build or modernize an
estimated 10 schools.
PRESIDENT CLINTON AND VICE PRESIDENT GORE:
FIGHTING FOR SMALLER CLASS SIZES AND MORE
MODERN SCHOOLS
Background Information
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Fact Sheet: President Clinton's Initiative for Smaller
Classes With Better Teachers (Page 1)
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Evidence That Smaller Class Sizes Make A
Difference (Page 2)
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Fact Sheet: President Clinton's Tax Cut to Modernize
Schools for the 21st Century (Page 3)
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Why School Modernization Assistance Is Needed,
With State-by-State Evidence (Page 4-5)
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How School Modernization Tax Cut Could Help
Schools in Your Area (Page 6)
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Impact of Inadequate School Facilities on Student
Learning (Page 7-8)
FACT SHEET: PRESIDENT CLINTON'S INITIATIVE
FOR SMALLER CLASSES WITH BETTER TEACHERS
President Clinton is fighting for his smaller class size proposal to help communities and school
districts reduce class size to a national average of 18 in grades one to three. The initiative would
provide $1.1 billion in fiscal year 1999 -- and $12.4 billion over seven years -- to help make sure
that every child receives personal attention, gets a solid foundation for further learning, and learns to
read independently and well by the end of third grade. The initiative would reduce class size by
providing funds to help local school districts hire and pay the salaries of an additional 100,000
teachers. States will receive funds to boost teacher quality through teacher training, recruitment,
and testing, and new teachers will be required to pass state competency tests. The President's
initiative would:
Help Hire an Additional 100,000 Teachers to Reduce Class Size. States will allocate funding
under this initiative to school districts to pay salaries and benefits for additional teachers to reduce
class size in the early grades. Up to 90 percent of the funds allocated to school districts would be
used for hiring teachers.
Make Sure These Teachers Are Prepared to Teach Well. States would be required to implement
competency testing for new teachers, with each state selecting the tests it believes most appropriate
for this purpose. Participating states and school districts would also have to ensure that individuals
hired to fill these new positions be either fully certified or making satisfactory progress toward full
certification.
At least 10% of the funds in this initiative would be used to promote high quality teaching by
(1) training teachers in proven practices for teaching in small classes; (2) providing mentors
or other support for newly hired teachers; and (3) providing incentives to recruit qualified
teachers to high poverty schools. States could use a portion of their funds to toughen teacher
certification requirements, as well as to develop more rigorous assessments of new teachers.
Hold Schools Accountable for Results. School districts receiving these funds would have to show
that each school is making measurable progress in improving reading achievement within 3 years, or
take necessary corrective actions such as providing additional teacher training, revising the
curriculum, or implementing proven practices for teaching reading. School districts could lose
funding if there is no subsequent improvement in reading achievement in those schools. School
districts would also have to publish an annual school report card, providing parents and taxpayers
with clear information on student achievement, class size, and teacher qualifications.
Target Funding to Areas of Greatest Need. The President's initiative would distribute funds to
states on the basis of the Title 1 formula. Within the state, each high-poverty school district would
receive the same share of these funds as it receives under Title 1; the remaining funds would be
distributed within the state based on class size. Matching funds would be required from
participating school districts, on a sliding scale ranging from 0-35%, with high-poverty districts
contributing the least. Once a state has reached an average class size of 18 in grades 1-3, it could
use these funds to further reduce class size in the early grades, or extend its efforts to other grades.
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EVIDENCE THAT SMALLER CLASS SIZES
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
According to a May 1998 Department of Education report -- which analyzed the data and findings
from the most carefully designed research studies on class size -- the academic research shows that:
Smaller Class Size Increases Student Achievement. The report found that reducing class
size from substantially above 20 students per class to below 20 students leads to gains in
student achievement with the performance of the average student moving from the 50th
percentile to somewhere above the 60th percentile. According to studies, students from
smaller classes in North Carolina, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Tennessee outperformed their
peers in larger classes. According to a follow-up study, students from smaller classes in
Tennessee continued to outperform their peers in all academic subjects even after returning to
larger classes in the 4th grade. An analysis of data on 10,000 4th graders in 203 school
districts and 10,000 8th graders in 182 school districts across the United States shows that
students in smaller classes performed better in 4th grade and 8th grade than comparable
students in larger classes.
Smaller Classes Reduce Discipline Problems and Increase Instruction Time for
Teachers. In Burke County, North Carolina, the percentage of classroom time devoted to
instruction increased from 80 percent to 86 percent, while the time devoted to
non-instructional activities such as discipline decreased from 20 percent to 14 percent when
class size was reduced. Students from Tennessee's STAR program worked harder and
caused fewer discipline problems than students from larger classes even after the STAR
students returned to large classrooms.
Smaller Classes with Well-Prepared Teachers Make a Difference. Smaller classes will
boost student achievement the most when teachers are prepared to teach well in these classes.
A review of more than 100 research studies indicates that positive effects of smaller classes
were more likely if teachers change their instructional methods and classroom procedures in
the smaller classes. Class size reduction efforts resulting in student achievement gains in
Wisconsin and North Carolina included a strong focus on professional development for
teachers.
Smaller Classes Make the Greatest Impact in the Early Grades, and for Disadvantaged
and Minority Students. The clearest evidence of positive effects of smaller classes on
student performance are in the primary grades, particularly kindergarten through third grade.
Research on class size reduction efforts in Tennessee, Indiana, Wisconsin, and North
Carolina show clear academic gains for students in smaller classes through the third grade,
while studies questioning the impact of class size have often focused on class size variation
across all grade levels. The national study of 10,000 4th graders and 10,000 8th graders
found the greatest impact of smaller classes on inner-city youth.
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FACT SHEET: PRESIDENT CLINTON'S TAX CUT TO
MODERNIZE SCHOOLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
In order for students to learn and to compete in the global economy, schools must be well-equipped
and they must be able to accommodate smaller class sizes. To address these and other critical
needs, President Clinton is fighting for Federal tax credits to pay interest on nearly $22 billion in
bonds to build and renovate public schools. This new initiative provides tax credits in lieu of
interest payments for investors in two types of School Modernization Bonds: Qualified School
Construction Bonds and an expansion of the Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (which were created
last year). The Department of the Treasury estimates that the revenue loss associated with the bonds
would be $5 billion over 5 years and over $11 billion over 10 years.
QUALIFIED SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BONDS:
$19.4 billion in zero-interest bonds ($9.7 billion in 1999 and $9.7 billion in 2000) is proposed for
construction and renovation of public school facilities. The Department of the Treasury would
allocate the rights to offer these special 15-year bonds to States, territories, and certain school
districts that have submitted school construction plans to the Secretary of Education.
Half of the bond authority would be allocated to the 100 school districts with the largest number of
low-income children, in proportion to their share of funds under the Title I Basic Grant formula in
the preceding year. In addition, up to 25 additional school districts that are in particular need of
assistance, such as districts with a low level of resources for school construction or a high level of
enrollment growth, could receive these allocations. These funds would be spent in accordance with
the school district's plans.
The other half would be allocated to States and territories to provide to school districts in need of
assistance in accordance with each State's plan. The bond authority would be allocated in proportion
to each State's share of funds under the Title I Basic Grant formula in the preceding year, after
subtracting the Title I shares of the 100-125 school districts.
School Construction Plans: In order to receive a bond allocation, States, territories, and the
eligible 100-125 school districts would be required to submit a plan to the Secretary of Education.
The plans would (1) demonstrate that a comprehensive survey has been undertaken of the
construction and renovation needs, such as the need to provide access to students with disabilities,
in the jurisdiction and (2) describe how the jurisdiction will ensure that the bond funds are used for
the purposes intended by this proposal, including the requirement that they will supplement, not
supplant, amounts that would have been spent on construction and renovation in the absence of the
bonds. State plans would also describe how they will ensure that localities with the greatest need --
as demonstrated by inadequate facilities coupled with a low level of resources to meet the needs
would be served.
QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS:
This program, created by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, provides a tax credit to pay interest on
bonds for a variety of expenses (including building renovation) related to certain public
school-business partnerships. The FY 99 Budget would expand these bonds to cover school
construction, and would increase and extend the bond authority by $2.4 billion (an additional $1
billion, to $1.4 billion, in 1999, and $1.4 billion in 2000). This bond authority is allocated to States
on the basis of their respective populations of individuals with incomes below the poverty line.
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WHY SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED
President Clinton's school modernization initiative is designed to address a nationwide school
facilities crisis. These funds are necessary because: (1) the cost to repair existing schools is high,
and States and communities can stretch their efforts and dollars further with these interest-free
bonds; (2) enrollment growth is surging; and (3) better school facilities lead to better academic
achievement.
THE COST TO REPAIR EXISTING SCHOOLS Is HIGH:
In a 1996 report, the General Accounting Office (GAO) estimated that the cost of bringing
the Nation's schools into good overall condition was $112 billion. GAO's report revealed:
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One-third of all schools, serving 14 million students, need extensive repair or
replacement;
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About 60 percent (including some schools in generally adequate condition) of all
schools report needing at least one major building feature to be replaced or
extensively repaired.
According to GAO: 28,100 schools serving 15 million students have less-than-adequate
heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; 23,100 schools serving 12 million
students have less-than-adequate plumbing; and 21,100 schools serving 12 million students
have less-than-adequate roofs.
GAO cited horrific examples of the need for school repairs:
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Heating depends on a fireman's stoking a coal furnace by hand at a high school;
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Raw sewage was backed up on the front lawn of a junior high school because of
defective plumbing
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At an elementary school, a ceiling weakened by leaking water collapsed just 40
minutes after students had left for the day; and
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Another elementary school had asbestos, chipping and peeling lead paint, and
boarded windows.
ENROLLMENT GROWTH IS SURGING:
The National Center for Education Statistics projects that elementary and secondary
enrollments will swell from 52.2 million in 1997 to 54.4 million in 2006. State and localities
will need to build some 6,000 new schools to serve additional students in the next decade.
THE CONDITION OF SCHOOLS Is RELATED TO STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Several research studies indicate that the condition of school buildings affects student
achievement. For instance, one study found that students in school buildings that were in
poor condition had achievement 6 percent below students in schools that were in fair
condition and 11 percent below students in schools in excellent condition.
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School Conditions By State
Share of Schools
Share of Schools
Share of Schools
With At Least
That Need To Spend
With At Least One
One Unsatisfactory
Over The National Average
Share of Schools
Building In Need of
Environmental
To Bring Their Facilities
That Lack Telephone
Extensive Repair
Condition*
Into Good Condition
Lines For Modems
NATION
33%
58%
21%
56%
Alabama
39.1%
57.7%
20.9%
55.4%
Alaska
44.6
72.5
42.6
53.8
Arizona
40.8
56.8
29.7
58.1
Arkansas
24.9
51.5
8.3
56.4
California
42.9
77.0
25.7
68.1
Colorado
32.2
53.2
20.2
56.8
Connecticut
30.0
60.0
29.7
51.9
Delaware
40.5
52.8
31.7
82.9
District of Columbia
49.3
68.3
48.8
52.7
Florida
31.2
71.6
33.8
63.2
Georgia
26.2
39.5
14.6
53.0
Hawaii
21.4
65.6
18.7
79.5
Idaho
31.9
53.2
13.3
58.8
Illinois
31.0
57.6
28.2
63.4
Indiana
29.2
55.6
36.3
55.0
Iowa
18.8
51.4
12.6
43.8
Kansas
38.3
67.0
17.2
44.4
Kentucky
30.9
53.0
26.2
55.7
Louisiana
38.6
56.5
23.6
65.5
Maine
37.5
59.0
11.8
63.8
Maryland
30.7
63.3
34.1
66.7
Massachusetts
40.8
71.3
18.4
66.9
Michigan
21.6
56.6
8.8
58.1
Minnesota
38.5
55.2
19.3
41.0
Mississippi
28.5
49.1
7.2
55.8
Missouri
27.3
51.2
13.7
59.1
Montana
20.4
55.1
6.0
37.5
Nebraska
35.2
55.5
18.4
45.7
Nevada
23.2
39.5
13.1
26.2
New Hampshire
38.4
70.6
15.4
58.6
New Jersey
19.1
46.1
16.4
33.5
New Mexico
29.9
63.2
25.8
58.5
New York
32.8
60.4
38.6
55.3
North Carolina
36.1
58.7
16.6
62.6
North Dakota
23.0
54.9
6.7
36.5
Ohio
38.0
68.0
22.8
70.5
Oklahoma
30.5
53.4
8.4
57.7
Oregon
38.9
73.8
16.9
65.1
Pennsylvania
21.0
48.3
21.2
44.2
Rhode Island
29.3
6i.1
9.9
52.1
South Carolina
36.9
46.5
28.0
50.3
South Dakota
21.3
40.5
9.4
35.4
Tennessee
27.2
52.4
12.5
65.6
Texas
27.1
49.5
15.8
38.4
Utah
34.1
58.2
19.8
71.0
Vermont
21.4
51.3
13.3
61.4
Virginia
27.4
48.1
28.9
52.9
Washington
44.2
65.5
42.3
61.1
West Virginia
41.9
71.8
18.1
51.5
Wisconsin
32.8
50.5
13.2
46.4
Wyoming
24.4
54.8
8.5
33.8
*Environmental conditions include lighting, heating, ventilation, indoor air quality, acoustics for noise control, and physical security.
Source: General Accounting Office, June 14. 1996.
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HOW PRESIDENT CLINTON'S SCHOOL MODERNIZATION
TAX CUT COULD HELP SCHOOLS IN YOUR AREA
President Clinton's school modernization tax cut would work differently in various communities.
Below are three examples that illustrate differences among communities based on their: (1) school
construction needs; (2) authority to issue bonds; and (3) ability to issue bonds.
SCHOOL DISTRICT A -- A RAPIDLY GROWING SCHOOL DISTRICT
School District A needs funds to construct additional schools to educate its rapidly growing
enrollment. The State would allocate bond authority to School District A. When this community
passes a bond initiative, it would then enter into an agreement with a financial company to sell the
bonds to bond holders in order to raise funds to build schools in the community. The school
district would use these funds to plan, design, and build additional schools. The community would
repay the principal on the bonds to the bond holders, but it would not have to pay interest on the
School Modernization Bonds. The bond holders would receive a tax credit equivalent to the
amount of interest they would ordinarily have received on the loan.
SCHOOL DISTRICT B -- SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN NEED OF RENOVATION
School District B needs funds to renovate its aging school buildings. This school district would
receive a direct allocation of bond authority from the Federal Government because it is one of
the 100 school districts with the largest number of students in poverty. This community has
already passed a bond initiative, so it does not have to go to its citizens to gain the authority to
issue bonds. The district is still eligible to issue School Modernization Bonds because it has
not yet issued all of the bonds its citizens authorized it to issue. It would issue the bonds
through a financial company to raise the funds necessary to renovate its schools. School
District B would use these funds to renovate its facilities taking into account the need to
accommodate modern educational technologies; provide access to individuals with disabilities;
improve the energy efficiency of its buildings; and to bring its buildings, including its roofs and
boilers, into good overall condition. The bond holders would be repaid as they would under the
example for School District A. One difference would be that School District B would be able
to use money saved from its energy bill to help it repay the principal on the loan.
SCHOOL DISTRICT C -- POOR INDIAN RESERVATION
This poor public school district needs funds to renovate a school and build a new school but is
unable to issue bonds itself because of its small tax base. School District C would receive a
heavily subsidized loan from the State. The State would subsidize the loan either by
contributing the State's own funds toward the loan or by decreasing the amount of the subsidy
other communities would receive under School Modernization Bonds in the State. School
District C would not issue the bond itself; the State would issue it on behalf of School District
C and several other school districts. School District C would use the funds to plan, design, and
construct its new building and to renovate its existing school. The State could guarantee that
School District C would repay the loan by retaining State aid in event that the school district
stopped making payments. School District C would pay only a portion of the principal on the
loan to the State because the loan is subsidized. The bond holders would be repaid as described
in the above examples, except the State rather than the community would repay the principal to
the bond holders.
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IMPACT OF INADEQUATE SCHOOL
FACILITIES ON STUDENT LEARNING
A number of studies have shown that many school systems, particularly those in urban and high-
poverty areas, are plagued by decaying buildings that threaten the health, safety, and learning
opportunities of students. Good facilities appear to be an important precondition for student learning,
provided that other conditions are present that support a strong academic program in the school. A
growing body of research has linked student achievement and behavior to the physical building
conditions and overcrowding.
PHYSICAL BUILDING CONDITIONS
Decaying environmental conditions such as peeling paint, crumbling plaster, non-functioning toilets,
poor lighting, inadequate ventilation, and inoperative heating and cooling systems can affect the
learning as well as the health and the morale of staff and students.
Impact on Student Achievement:
A study of the District of Columbia school system found, after controlling for other variables such as a
student's socioeconomic status, that students' standardized achievement scores were lower in schools
with poor building conditions. Students in school buildings in poor condition had achievement that was
6% below schools in fair condition and 11% below schools in excellent condition. (Edwards, 1991)
Cash (1993) examined the relationship between building condition and student achievement in small,
rural Virginia high schools. Student scores on achievement tests, adjusted for socioeconomic status,
was found to be up to 5 percentile points lower in buildings with lower quality ratings. Achievement
also appeared to be more directly related to cosmetic factors than to structural ones. Poorer
achievement was associated with specific building condition factors such as substandard science
facilities, air conditioning, locker conditions, classroom furniture, more graffiti, and noisy external
environments.
Similarly, Hines' (1996) study of large, urban high schools in Virginia also found a relationship
between building condition and student achievement. Indeed, Hines found that student achievement
was as much as 11 percentile points lower in substandard buildings as compared to above-standard
buildings.
A study of North Dakota high schools, a state selected in part because of its relatively homogeneous,
rural population, also found a positive relationship between school condition (as measured by
principals' survey responses) and both student achievement and student behavior. (Earthman, 1995)
McGuffey (1982) concluded that heating and air conditioning systems appeared to be very important,
along with special instructional facilities (i.e., science laboratories or equipment) and color and interior
painting, in contributing to student achievement. Proper building maintenance was also found to be
related to better attitudes and fewer disciplinary problems in one cited study.
Research indicates that the quality of air inside public school facilities may significantly affect students'
ability to concentrate. The evidence suggests that youth, especially those under ten years of age, are
more vulnerable than adults to the types of contaminants (asbestos, radon, and formaldehyde) found in
some school facilities (Andrews and Neuroth, 1988).
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Impact on Teaching:
Lowe (1988) interviewed State Teachers of the Year to determine which aspects of the physical
environment affected their teaching the most, and these teachers pointed to the availability and quality
of classroom equipment and furnishings, as well as ambient features such as climate control and
acoustics as the most important environmental factors. In particular, the teachers emphasized that the
ability to control classroom temperature is crucial to the effective performance of both students and
teachers.
A study of working conditions in urban schools concluded that "physical conditions have direct positive
and negative effects on teacher morale, sense of personal safety, feelings of effectiveness in the
classroom, and on the general learning environment." Building renovations in one district led teachers
to feel "a renewed sense of hope, of commitment, a belief that the district cared about what went on that
building." In dilapidated buildings in another district, the atmosphere was punctuated more by despair
and frustration, with teachers reporting that leaking roofs, burned out lights, and broken toilets were the
typical backdrop for teaching and learning." (Corcoran et al., 1988)
Corcoran et al. (1988) also found that "where the problems with working conditions are serious enough
to impinge on the work of teachers, they result in higher absenteeism, reduced levels of effort, lower
effectiveness in the classroom, low morale, and reduced job satisfaction. Where working conditions are
good, they result in enthusiasm, high morale, cooperation, and acceptance of responsibility."
A Carnegie Foundation (1988) report on urban schools concluded that "the tacit message of the
physical indignities in many urban schools is not lost on students. It bespeaks neglect, and students'
conduct seems simply an extension of the physical environment that surrounds them." Similarly,
Poplin and Weeres (1992) reported that, based on an intensive study of teachers, administrators, and
students in four schools, "the depressed physical environment of many schools. is believed to reflect
society's lack of priority for these children and their education."
OVERCROWDING:
Overcrowded schools are a serious problem in many school systems, particularly in the inner cities,
where space for new construction is at a premium and funding for such construction is limited. As a
result, students find themselves trying to learn while jammed into spaces never intended as classrooms,
such as libraries, gymnasiums, laboratories, lunchrooms, and even closets. Although research on the
relationship between overcrowding and student learning has been limited, there is some evidence,
particularly in high-poverty schools, that overcrowding can have an adverse impact on learning.
A study of overcrowded schools in New York City found that students in such schools scored
significantly lower on both mathematics and reading exams than did similar students in underutilized
schools. In addition, when asked, students and teachers in overcrowded schools agreed that
overcrowding negatively affected both classroom activities and instructional techniques. (Rivera-Batiz
and Marti, 1995)
Corcoran et al. (1988) found that overcrowding and heavy teacher workloads created stressful working
conditions for teachers and led to higher teacher absenteeism.
Crowded classroom conditions not only make it difficult for students to concentrate on their lessons,
but inevitably limit the amount of time teachers can spend on innovative teaching methods such as
cooperative learning and group work or, indeed on teaching anything beyond the barest minimum of
required material. In addition, because teachers must constantly struggle simply to maintain order in an
overcrowded classroom, the likelihood increases that they will suffer from burnout earlier than might
otherwise be the case.
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