Small Schools, Big Ideas: The Essential Guide to Successful School Transformation

Small Schools, Big Ideas shows how the principle-based and equity-focused model from the Coalition of Essential Schools (CES) can be used to redesign existing schools and create new schools that prepare students for this century's challenges and opportunities. Filled with inspirational stories and illustrative examples from schools that have successfully implemented CES principles and practices, Small Schools, Big Ideas offers information and inspiration needed to: Transform schools in order to achieve equitable outcomes for all studentsUnderstand various school design optionsEstablish school vision, mission, and goals to raise educational expectations and resultsDevelop transformational leadershipCultivate a professional learning communityImplement student-centered teaching, learning, and curriculaBuild productive relationships with families and communitiesEstablish strategies for sustainability These recommendations and proven strategies can help educators transform their schools to become truly equitable, personalized, and academically challenging.