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New Study Reveals Short and Long-Term Outcomes of Smaller Learning Communities

May 20, 2008

When it comes to school size, smaller is not always better. A new study released by the U.S. Department of Education indicates that while there may be less school violence, more student participation in extracurricular activities and a higher percentage of students planning to attend college, there also is a challenge in recruiting experienced math and science teachers and providing rigorous courses for talented students.

Study Press Release

Full Final Report