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Oklahoma City fall break classes reach thousands

Oklahoma City Public Schools wrapped up fall break intersession classes Wednesday. The district averaged about 5,000 participants per day.
By Carrie Coppernoll Modified: October 24, 2012 at 9:57 pm • Published: October 25, 2012

But it's still better than summer school.

“By far and away, we're having more people attend intersession than summer school,” Davis said.

Teachers like that they can offer intensive help throughout the school year, not just at the end.

The more intimate setting can benefit some students who are shy or afraid to answer incorrectly, Davis said. The smaller class size can be a low-risk environment for them.

“They get a little bit more engagement,” Davis said. “The students that always know the answers aren't there, so they have an opportunity to shine.”

The class can also improve the bond between teacher and student.

“That kind of relationship develops into one that serves us all well,” Davis said.

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by Carrie Coppernoll
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Carrie Coppernoll is a columnist and reporter. She was named the top personal columnist in Oklahoma in 2009 and 2010 by the Associated Press and Association of Newspaper Editors. She was also named the 2008 Journalist of the Year by the Oklahoma...
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