Suggests computer education activities that can be developed with a single computer, leadership of one staff member, plus one paraprofessional and a core group of interested students. Argues that computer literacy is a societal necessity and a reasonable possibility for even small institutions with limited budgets. (DMM)

Describes problems and some advantages and disadvantages of small rural primary schools. Topics discussed include school closures, finance, teacher/pupil relationships and interactions, interruptions and the teaching head, adult/adult relationships, the small school environment, and approaches to learning. (RH)

Cites evidence that students in small high schools participate in cocurricular activities more and are less alienated than students in large schools. (JM)

Charter schools are hot; over 30 states will have them on their books by the end of 1996. Research shows that charter schools are generally small; focused on interdisciplinary curricula or technology or back-to-basics; serve diverse student populations; feature innovative instruction; and are inadequately funded and housed. Effects on student…

Documented the birth process for new small schools that developed in a 7-year study of the Coalition Campus Schools Project in New York City. The study of new schools, part of a network of reform-oriented schools in the context of systemwide reform, finds that the five new schools created to replace a failing high school perform better in many…

Describes how small high schools can use service journalism (action-oriented, reader-oriented articles) in their publications by using product/service comparison articles and indepth investigations about various groups and organizations associated with value building. (MM)

Presents arguments, based on Thomas Kuhn's work, that most research on rural and small schools proceeds from previous scientific achievements, and that researchers' (outsiders') preconceived and approximated reality forces the nature of rural and small schools into an inflexible box. Contains 40 references. (Author/SV)

Today's schools are too big. If smaller schools and classroom settings are beneficial and less costly, why do we continue to operate and build large schools? Perhaps committing to smaller schools would require us to rethink the leadership, management, and organization theories that dominate school administration. Authority should be vested in…

Based on data from three successive surveys, this article examines whether principals of small secondary schools perceive their roles differently differ from those administering larger schools. Although results are inconclusive, a significant decrease was reported in the number of principals reporting major scheduling problems, reliance on fund…

One high school principal gained a new perspective on his small school by donning an outsider's hat and visiting school grounds, hallways, and classrooms and noting areas needing improvement. Ideas for helping principals of small schools improve school climate, physical plant attractiveness, and overall educational excellence are discussed. (MLH)

Interviewed 25 school administrators employed in small public school systems in rural south Georgia concerning their job descriptions and how they coped with the many demands of multihat positions. Suggestions for coping include learning time and stress management skills. (KS)

Reviews published research on the study of school size in Georgia. The main issues treated include the large school or the small school question, the cost of school operations, program quality, school achievement, and program scope. (13 references) (MLF)

Discusses implementation of tech prep in rural areas and notes that relatively little research has been done on behalf of small town schools. Teachers' comments regarding tech prep implementation provide additional insight into the situation. (JOW)

Examines the apparent disconnect between society's view that smaller schools are better and the continuing trend to build larger schools. Discusses the pros and cons of smaller versus larger schools. (GR)