Smaller schools —
Small learning communities offer teachers more opportunities to collaborate with peers and build relationships with students.
Not exact matches
Another major hurdle in bringing vouchers to rural
communities is that the public schools are more than just places for children to
learn: they serve a critical social and economic function by serving as the primary employer of
small communities,
offering healthcare for children and adults alike and frequently
offering food pantries, breakfast or lunch programs and night classes.
Topics discussed include petition filed by principals from high schools in Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) on the district to apply for federal
small learning community (SLC) grant from the U.S. Department of Education, early college credit options through dual enrollment, dual credit
offered by academies and views of student Mohamad Obaid on the same.
Career academies are organized as
small learning communities and
offer curricula that combine academic and occupation - related course requirements designed to promote applied
learning and to satisfy college entrance requirements.
In addition to the
small learning communities, San Diego is also using other reform models, all with the intent of breaking down the larger comprehensive high school and ultimately
offering students a choice among many different kinds of schools that would suit their needs.
Through
small learning communities, college - preparatory curriculum and strong partnerships with local employers, career academies
offer work - based
learning opportunities and rigorous pathways to postsecondary education and careers.
PUC eCALS
offers students and families a
small learning community with the large school advantage through sports and extracurricular activities.