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History of the special classes (Swiss Press Text 2025, by Urs Hafner) - Swiss Press Award

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2025

Urs Hafner

Politicians and teachers are calling for the reintroduction of special and small classes, arguing that weaker students would hinder the development of high-achievers. Researchers disagree. Around 1900, experts advocated the introduction of small classes to strengthen weaker students and to identify "abnormal" children.

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