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This book documents a two-year study and analysis of small schools in Chicago. Using a mixed-method study, gathering both quantitative and qualitative data, the research serves to compare results to previous studies of small urban schools.The study examines the effects of small schools on students, parents, teachers, and community members. Both previous and current research suggest that small school size is correlated with an increase in student attendance, performance, and better sense of community overall.
Publication Date
2000
Publisher
Bank Street College of Education
City
New York
Keywords
urban schools, small schools, education, Chicago schools
Disciplines
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Educational Methods | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Recommended Citation
Wasley, P. A., Fine, M., Gladden, M., Holland, N. E., King, S. P., Mosak, E., & Powell, L. C. (2000). Small Schools: Great Strides, A Study of New Schools in Chicago. Bank Street College of Education. https://educate.bankstreet.edu/books/20
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Comments
This report is dedicated to Tom Daniels, a teacher-director in one of Chicago's fine small schools. He helped many to see what marvelous things underprivileged kids can do when adults create the right learning conditions for them.