The Small Schools Coalition
About the Small Schools Coalition
We keep you abreast of what makes small schools “big!” We strive to bring together people of all backgrounds to revolutionize teaching and learning by redefining the way schools prepare students for college and life. You can learn more about small schools and their benefits here….
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We continually update our exhaustive body of academic research demonstrating the many benefits of small schooling. Get the data you need for speeches, leadership, facilitating safe and healthy learning communities, and optimizing critical thinking skills and compassion on campus. Access our research library here…
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Breaking Small Schools News!
Labor law ruling strengthens Oakland teachers union’s ability to fight school closures
“A state board found OUSD must bargain with the teachers union over the impacts of school closure decisions.” – Ashley McBride
Providence needs to renovate smaller schools, keep them open
“Closing schools, bypassing necessary renovations, and consolidating in larger new-builds creates conditions for decreased student performance and accelerated disenrollment.” – Providence Student Union Leadership Team
Mike Miles doesn't want to close your school. He's got better ideas.
According to one parent, HISD superintendent Mike Miles was chosen “to improve our schools, not to close our schools down in the communities that need them most.” – The Editorial Board
What if school doesn’t fit my kid?
“There is a place where each young person can find their fit and thrive. The process is a bit like being in a dark room — the hard part isn’t turning on the light, it’s finding the switch.” – The Howard Gardner School
New from Dr. Stuart Grauer
Annotated Bibliography
By way of introduction, this document can be used by all Small School Advocates along with my Size of A Small School article for all people interested in conducting research or literature reviews as they develop the best information about small schools. These are great resources for all those developing speeches, blogs, and articles on small schools.
Join the Small School Movement
The small school movement is gaining popularity worldwide among educational institutions of all types. Even a cursory glance at the ever-growing body of both academic and “real world” research proves why: Because the small school movement provides a fertile environment for authentic peer-to-peer and student-teacher relationships, safety, learner-centered empowerment, and community involvement. We invite you to follow our work or contact us to learn more about the small school movement!