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Are Small Schools Better? School Size Considerations for Safety and Learning


Author: Joan McRobbie


This policy brief outlines key research findings and looks at what the research says about why school size appears to make a difference, how small is small enough, effective approaches to downsizing, and key barriers. Finally, it offers policy implications and recommendations. An extensive reference list is included.



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Audience: Policymakers, Public, Administrators

Product Information

Format: Print
Publisher: WestEd
Copyright: 2001
Order #: PO-01-03
Pages: 4


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