The Small Schools Coalition
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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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Breaking Small Schools News!
Small school, big achievement: Wolverine Elementary earns top honor in Northern Michigan
Why Small Schools Matter: The Case for Independent Education at Forres Sandle Manor School
“Small schools matter because they allow children to flourish as individuals while being part of something bigger than themselves. At Forres Sandle Manor, our scale is our strength: it enables us to combine academic ambition with personal care, and to give every child the space, encouragement, and opportunities they need to succeed.”
5 Trends Reshaping K-12 Education Across the U.S.
COVID catapulted trends like homeschooling and microschooling into the mainstream, altering the way parents, teachers and kids think about learning.
How to Reopen a Small Rural School
This article highlights the resilience of small rural schools in Montana, like SY Elementary and Bear Paw Elementary, which have faced closures but reopened thanks to dedicated communities and school boards.
New from Dr. Stuart Grauer
Annotated Bibliography
By way of introduction, this document can be used by all Small School Advocates along with our “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!