Jack and the Giant School
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/jack-and-giant-school/Higher graduation rates, less violence, a sense of belonging instead of alienation: the case for small schools is supported by mountains of evidence and a growing number of innovative models. But many state and local governments persist in consolidation efforts, fueled by a misguided belief in the effectiveness of giant schools. By Stacy Mitchell Continue reading
