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Shortchanged ... on small schools

Unlike brand-new small schools, converted small schools did not get:

• a full year of planning
• a principal hired a year in advance
• the ability to assemble a faculty that was in tune with the mission
• freedom to adapt the standardized curriculum
• increased teacher allotment to help fully develop the school’s electives, theme, and mission
• the option to start up one grade at a time
• buildings that were constructed or renovated to suit the school’s unique needs

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