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How Big is a Socratic Class?

Oct 1, 2023 | Educational Philosophies, Small Classrooms, Small Schools Research

There is historical and empirical evidence suggesting that smaller class sizes, particularly around 12 students or less, can have several benefits. For an area of teaching and learning so impactful, the dearth of research sometimes feels stunning. While few schools...

Small Schools Whitepaper: A Meta Study on the Benefits of Small Schools

Jul 23, 2023 | Small School Benefits, Small Schools Research

The most comprehensive coverage of small school benefits there is. Download this whitepaper: Subscribe to Small Schools Coalition updates to receive a free PDF version of this research. Correspondence concerning this whitepaper should be addressed to...

Renewed Interest in New York City’s Small Schools

Jun 22, 2023 | Small School Benefits

A new report by the Carnegie Corporation of New York examines the impact of public schools opened in the last three decades. Jeff Murray’s analysis of the report reveals that New York City had the highest number of new schools during this period, with 1,050...

Important Research on Optimal Class Size

Aug 19, 2019 | School Costs, Small Classrooms, Small School Benefits, Small School Curricula

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...

How Big is a Socratic Class?

Small Schools Whitepaper: A Meta Study on the Benefits of Small Schools

Renewed Interest in New York City’s Small Schools

Important Research on Optimal Class Size

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