Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 4 |
Descriptor
Source
| Policy Studies Associates,… | 1 |
| Research for Action | 1 |
| Scandinavian Journal of… | 1 |
| Vermont Department of… | 1 |
Author
Publication Type
| Numerical/Quantitative Data | 6 |
| Reports - Research | 3 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
Education Level
| Elementary Secondary Education | 2 |
| High Schools | 2 |
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| Secondary Education | 1 |
Location
| Iceland | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Vermont | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
| Does not meet standards | 1 |
Peer reviewed
Direct linkAethalsteinsdottir, Kristin – Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, 2008
The theory upon which this study is based led to four predictions: (1) the small number of pupils in small schools creates opportunities to develop close teacher-pupil relationships and enables teachers to consider pupils' individual needs; (2) small schools can provide opportunities for fruitful co-operation among staff and, consequently, create…
Descriptors: Small Schools, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Educational Environment
Download full textHartmann, Tracey; Reumann-Moore, Rebecca; Evans, Shani Adia; Haxton, Clarisse; Maluk, Holly; Neild, Ruth Curran – Research for Action, 2009
Between 2003 and 2007, and without significant outside funding, the School District of Philadelphia created 25 new small high schools. This study, begun by Research for Action in 2006, follows the start-up and early implementation of these small high schools in Philadelphia. The study found that parents and students are interested in small high…
Descriptors: High Schools, Research Methodology, Academic Achievement, Teacher Surveys
Foley, Eileen M.; Klinge, Allan; Reisner, Elizabeth R. – Policy Studies Associates, Inc., 2007
The evaluation of the New Century High Schools (NCHS) initiative examined operations and student outcomes in 75 schools from 2002-2003 through 2005-2006. This report, the final in a series of annual evaluation reports, presents data collected over those years, with a focus on school year 2005-2006. The NCHS initiative grew out of a program theory…
Descriptors: Small Schools, High Schools, School Effectiveness, Effective Schools Research
Honeyman, David S.; And Others – 1987
This study was undertaken to assess the condition of school facilities in rural and small school districts in the 50 states and analyze the mechanisms used by rural and small school districts to finance capital outlay. The study is part of an ongoing effort to address concerns specific to rural and small schools in the United States. The focus of…
Descriptors: Building Operation, Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), Educational Environment, Educational Facilities
Horn, Jerry; And Others – 1986
This study identified patterns among small schools in rural communities across a seven-state area. Perceptions of high school seniors, counselors, and graduates were gathered about their rural schools in districts with grade 7 to 12 enrollments of less than 500. Factual information about programs and local schools was obtained from school…
Descriptors: Career Planning, Community Characteristics, Community Satisfaction, Comparative Analysis
Vermont Department of Education, 2006
This report represents the State Board of Education's recommended FY 2007 budget as adopted by the Board on January 17, 2006. This budget supports the important work of Vermont's education system as the state invests in its future to help all Vermont students to achieve success. The FY 2007 budget proposal increases General Fund amounts by 6.15…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Instructional Leadership, Strategic Planning, Lifelong Learning
