Think back to high school. A lot, say those who have studied the issue.
Some educators think smaller schools are a key step toward better schools.
Education journals teem with compelling studies and statistics touting the benefits of smaller schools. Much of the applause comes from educators in districts across the U.S. that have experimented with smaller vs. bigger. Disadvantaged students, especially, fare much better in smaller schools. Students are much less likely to drop out or encounter violence. We're more likely to show kids in our daily discourse that grown-ups use reasoning and evidence to resolve issues.