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THINKING SMALL.(smaller schools may benefit learning experiences)

American School & University,  September, 2001  by Kennedy, Mike

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Advocates of smaller learning communities believe that when it comes to the size of a school, less is more. Which of these schools would you want in your district? In the first one, the principal and teachers know every student by name; the teachers and students exhibit positive attitudes; attendance is high; behavior problems are minimal; and nearly every student is involved in extracurricular activities.

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In the second school, so many students clutter the halls that tensions run high and disturbances are routine; apathy pervades the atmosphere; absenteeism is rampant ...

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