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Small Schools: Great Strides - A Study of New Small Schools in Chicago

Type: Research
Author(s): Patricia Wasley, Linda C. Powell, Esther Mosak, Sherry P. King, Nicole E. Holland, Matt Gladden, Michelle Fine

Source: Bank Street College of Education

http://www.bankstreet.edu/html/news/releases/smschool.html

Description: A recent study from Bank Street College has found that "small schools are seeing increased student achievement, decreased dropout rates, and lower levels of violence even among the most disadvantaged urban students. Additionally, small schools increase parent, community, teacher, and principal satisfaction with their schools."

This resource last updated: May 14, 2002


Database Information:

Source: Bank Street College of Education
Publication Year: 2000
Publisher: Other
Type: Research
School Level: All
URL: http://www.bankstreet.edu/html/news/releases/smschool.html
Focus Area: School Design
STRAND: School Design: learning structures
Learning Structures: Small Learning Communities

 
 
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