Small Schools Coalition Education Blog
Benchmarking Schools and Students
“We must recognize that our children and students need to know we appreciate who they really are, not just some vision we have for who they are supposed to be.” Benchmarking schools and students is widely practiced throughout mainstream education. It is by far the...
Important Research on Optimal Class Size
There are many different opinions regarding the best educational environment for stimulating learning and growth. But what does research on optimal class size say about large schools and classrooms versus small ones? In order to answer this question, we must first...
The Great Philosophies of Education in Small Schools
“Imagination is more important than intelligence.” A lot has happened in the field of education over the past few generations and, in all reality, centuries. As a result, there are many great philosophies of education to choose from when designing curricula that...
The Small School Approach to Waldorf Inspired Learning
"Where is the book in which the teacher can read about what teaching is? The children themselves are this book." The Small Schools Coalition is one of the foremost proponents of Waldorf-inspired learning. Our founder, Dr. Stuart Grauer, was a teacher and principal in...
Myths, Reality and Potential of The Small Schools
By Dr. Stuart Grauer and Christina Ryan “Smaller, more intimate learning communities consistently deliver better results in academics and discipline when compared to their larger counterparts. Big schools offer few opportunities to participate.” A Comprehensive Study...
A Primer on the Power and Tradition of Small Schools
By Stuart Grauer, Ed.D., Head of School at The Grauer School in Encinitas California Large Schools vs. Small Schools: Stark Differences Schools and school districts have grown steadily in size for well over 100 years. But since the 1960s, teachers have been...