Leonie Haimson - Class Size Matters

Laney Haimson, founder of Class Size Matters, discusses her journey into advocating for smaller class sizes in New York City. She highlights the significant impact of class size on student success and teacher effectiveness, supported by research. Despite efforts, class sizes remain large due to political and budgetary challenges. Haimson criticizes corporate reformers for promoting larger class sizes while their children benefit from smaller ones. Her organization continues to push for policy changes and better resource allocation to address these issues.

What motivated Laney Haimson to get involved in the issue of class size?

What were the two main findings Laney discovered about class sizes in New York City?

How does class size impact student success according to the research mentioned?

What challenges does Laney Haimson face in advocating for smaller class sizes?

What actions has Laney taken to address the issue of class size?