Focus on small schools Making Philadelphia's schools smaller has emerged as a popular idea here, endorsed by community groups, politicians, and District officials alike. Paired with the District's ambitious $1.5 billion capital plan, it appears that forces have aligned in Philadelphia to physically transform dozens of schools. But whether the character of the city's schools is transformed along with their appearance remains an open question - and student groups and community members want to be part of the answer.

Small schools backers push to be heard on capital planBeandrea Davis

Capital plan community outreach

Biggest smallest data: student enrollments in Philadelphia

District pursues creation of new, smaller high schoolsPaul Socolar

Student groups formulate vision of small schools

Plan for the new West Philadelphia High
Plan for the new Kensington High

Oakland, community groups won small schools policySukey Blanc

Looking at all the costs, small schools make senseKnowledgeWorks Foundation

Still aiming for smaller high school feel, District shifts effortsBeandrea Davis

Whose academy is it?

Small schools resources

Gates Foundation: big funder of small schools, but not yet in PhillyEva Travers

Other news & Features

Coalition highlights staffing disparitiesPaul Socolar

Peirce community steps up anti-violence initiativesAmy Rhodes

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