[Mpls] Didn't that referendum state smaller class size only

[Michael Atherton]

Seth Kirk wrote:

> I only voted for the most recent referendum, but I know for certain 
> that the actual  ballots contained no wording about class size.  The 
> ballot language only described the technical detail of the tax 
> increase.  The referendum campaign talked about specific class size, 
> the actual referendum did not.
> 
> Understanding this distinction is an important lesson for the next 
> referendum that we face, be it about taxes, gambling, or same-sex 
> marriage.

The problem is that the public has the misconception that smaller
class sizes result in higher student achievement.  This misconception
was played up by the teachers' union and the school district. Mr.
Brandt's article does nothing to inform the public about their
misconception and though it's silence reinforces it.

Michael