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 New Schools in Districts 5 & 1 Open with a Small School Emphasis
After successful approval of two school construction bond measures, several new LAUSD schools are opening this fall. Two of these new campuses, Valley New #1 and Orthopedic Magnet High Schools, exemplify the Small Schools/Small Learning Communities effort. more
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The L.A. Area Chamber Takes a Bite of the Big Apple to Gain Insight into Small School Reform Efforts
Continuing their support of LAUSD’s SSLC Initiative, the LAACC gained insight into the vital role of community and business support that contributed to New York Small Schools’ success. more
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Minneapolis Study Tour Provides Insight Into Career-Themed Small Learning Communities
Each of the Minneapolis School District’s seven high schools has implemented “wall-to-wall” SLCs as an innovative way to boost achievement. more
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District F Youth Summit Engages Students to Help Plan Small Learning Communities
The summit is the first of many efforts to stress the inportance of student voice in the development of Small Schools/Small Learning communities. “Students want to attend schools that they feel good about, where they feel safe and feel cared for” said Rosa Maria Hernandez, District F SLC Director. more
South Gate International Leaning Center Seeks to Prepare Students to Succeed in a Global Economy
Selected as one of three pioneer sites in the nation, Local District J opens a brand new grade 6-12 International Study Span School devoted to international studies and global issues. Housed on the campus of the new Southeast Middle School, the Learning Center will integrate intellectually rigorous international content into all the core subject areas, including history, geography, science, math, literature and arts. more
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High School Reform Catches On In State
Reprinted from the Sacramento Bee
High school reform was once the lonely frontier of professional educators. No longer. Over the past few years, philanthropic foundations, parents, business leaders have joined forces with educators to rescue students from poor performance and failing test scores. more
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Coalition of Essential Schools Rolls Out Nationwide Network of SS/SLC Projects
$18.7 M and five years will result in a nationwide network of small autonomous schools. more
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Stay Tuned - In the next edition of the UNITE-LA Small Learning Communities Newsletter we will announce plans for future SLC Study Tours to Sacramento, Seattle, New York, Oakland, Minneapolis and other exemplary learning sites.
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Youth Engagement Resources
Middle School Resources
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