21.   Experts variously call for smaller classes, paying urban teachers a bonus, demanding higher standards or offering private vouchers.

22.   Florida experienced enrollment levels higher than expected and in Washington, voter-approved initiatives required salary increases for teachers and smaller class sizes, straining the education budget.

23.   Federal funds could finance sharply smaller class sizes and longer school days and school years.

24.   Great teaching does not come from bigger budgets or smaller classes or tougher unions.

25.   Harvard students put together a Student Bill of Expectations calling for more feedback, smaller classes, a less competitive grading system and more faculty advising.

26.   He pledged to improve the school system with smaller class sizes, saying that public education has been neglected for too long.

27.   He said sophisticated, bored high school students would also thrive on being treated more like adults, working in smaller classes and having challenging teachers.

28.   His second-grade teacher recommended private school for him this year, sensing his need for smaller classes, more independent projects and a creative environment.

29.   Her November ballot initiative would reduce the size of new schools, pay for smaller classes and eliminate the practice of advancing failing students.

30.   If you have a smaller class, the teacher can give that child individual, special attention.