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ERIC Number: EJ626270
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784
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Small Schools, Real Gains.
Wasley, Patricia A.; Lear, Richard J.
Educational Leadership, v58 n6 p22-27 Mar 2001
Small school size (fewer than 400 students) makes possible success-enhancing structures and practices: strong, ongoing student/adult and home/school relationships; flat organizational structure; concentration on a few goals; ongoing, site-specific professional development; a respectful culture; and community engagement. Implementation barriers are discussed. (Contains 17 references.) (MLH)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Intellectual Development, Parent School Relationship, Professional Development, School Organization, Small Schools, Standards, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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