School board authorizes more students per classroom
Students in Cobb County could find more crowded classrooms next fall because of a school board vote Wednesday authorizing bigger student-teacher ratios.
The 5-2 vote allows the ratio to rise at all grade levels. It was necessary because of budget projections that suggest a need to eliminate 350 teacher positions. The loss of that many teachers would increase class sizes by two students at every grade level.
Board members David Banks and Kathleen Angelucci opposed the resolution.
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