Special Palouse meeting addresses class sizes, scheduling

If $19,000 could solve the problem, is it worth it?

If too many kids in a classroom is the issue, could more parent volunteers lessen the problem?

But then what about next year?

These and other topics relating to increased class size and student schedules were discussed in a special meeting of the Palouse School board Monday night.

Superintendent Bev Fox began the session by describing the situation.

In an era of differentiated instruction, she said the school is trying to meet the needs of all children. This year there are fewer changes in the students’ daily schedule, as far as elementary ki...