Class Size Up, Teacher Numbers Down While Edu-Entrepreneurs Get Fat Off Reform

From the NY Times:

COATESVILLE, Pa. — The recession may have ended, but many of the nation’s school districts that laid off teachers and other employees to cut payrolls in leaner times have not yet replenished their ranks. Now, despite the recovery, many schools face unwieldy class sizes and a lack of specialists to help those students who struggle academically, are learning English as a second language or need extra emotional support.

There's no money for small class sizes, more teachers or specialists to help students who struggle academically, are learning English as a second language or need emotional supports.

There is only money for the Endless Testing regime, the technology and curriculum consultants that come along with that regime, and the data collection projects and accountability systems that will be used to make sure the Endless testing regime remains unchallenged.