Students—particularly those facing significant social, economic, and academic impediments—demonstrate stronger academic, social, and emotional development in smaller learning settings¶
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q2 i? Students in smaller school settings show stronger academic, social, and emotional development, with particular benefit for those facing significant social, economic, and academic impediments. → Hernández 2024
Evidence¶
Hernández 2024¶
Hernández, L., & Darling-Hammond, L. (with Nielsen, N.). (2024). Cultivating relationships in secondary schools: Structures that matter. Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/cultivating-relationships-secondary-schools-brief
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The brief's narrative synthesis of the science of learning and development reports that students 'demonstrate stronger academic, social, and emotional development in smaller settings,' highlighting those who 'face significant social, economic, and academic impediments.' No effect sizes or study counts are printed.
"Research suggests that students—particularly those who face significant social, economic, and academic impediments—demonstrate stronger academic, social, and emotional development in smaller settings."
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Learner Variables¶
- Social Awareness and Relationship Skills — outcome: instruction changes it
Related Claims¶
- Schools where students report feeling more safe, supported, and challenged show stronger academic and social-emotional growth, and student reports predict future school improvement — related
- Students with belonging, purpose, collaboration, goal-setting, and perseverance skills alongside academic knowledge are more likely to reach their full potential — related
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Students—particularly those facing significant social, economic, and academic impediments—demonstrate stronger academic, social, and emotional development in smaller learning settings |
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Students—particularly those facing significant social, economic, and academic impediments—demonstrate stronger academic, social, and emotional development in smaller learning settings |
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