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What's the ideal size for high school?

Smaller classes lead parents' wish lists

This past week, we asked parents what they'd do if they had the deep pockets Education Secretary Arne Duncan promised educators in federal-stimulus funds. More than 600 people voted - see the results here.

Nearly half of the respondents wanted smaller classes (although, as a sizable vote attests, it's hard to have smaller classes unless there are more actual classrooms to absorb the additional students).

This week we are wondering whether you think students should still go outside for recess when the temperature dips down low. An article in the Times this week argued that recess is as important as academics, but not everyone agrees that school time should include play time, especially when it is uncomfortably cold out. Tell us what you think!

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