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Peer reviewedHuling, Leslie – NASSP Bulletin, 1980
Cites evidence that students in small high schools participate in cocurricular activities more and are less alienated than students in large schools. (JM)
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, High Schools, School Size, Small Schools
Peer reviewedBeckner, Weldon; O'Neal, Linda – NASSP Bulletin, 1980
The recommendations of James B. Conant in the 1950s led to high school consolidation across the country. Although the surviving small schools have weaknesses, they have benefits as well. (JM)
Descriptors: Consolidated Schools, Costs, High Schools, Program Costs
Peer reviewedConrath, Jerry – NASSP Bulletin, 1988
Although schools can do little to help youth from desperately poor, violent, or drug-addicted families, they can educate other at-risk youngsters who are discouraged or defeated learners. Schools can raise these kids' self-esteem by bestowing serious work assignments, (not "warm fuzzies"), solitary learning space, or external rewards for everyday…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Dropout Prevention, Expectation, Family Problems
