NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Governor Bill Haslam's proposal to allow local Tennessee school districts to determine class sizes is drawing strong opposition from teachers who say it will adversely affect students' ability to learn and graduation rates.
The Republican governor announced the plan and other education proposals last week. He said the measure concerning class size gives local school districts more options and flexibility in how they approach classroom instruction and teacher compensation.
Tennessee Education Association President Gera Summerford said eliminating the average class size mandates is a radical proposal that will result in every student having less attention from his or her teacher.
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