School  Size,  Urban,   Suburban 
and  Rural  Communities

The size of a school is often determined by the size of the community it serves. Consequently, there is an impact on the antisocial behaviour derived from the nature of the community.

Explanations (Summaries, Articles)

• Schwartz W, (1993). Preventing Youth Violence in Urban Schools. An Essay Collection
• Cotton K. School size, school climate and student performance. School Improvement Research Series
• Kingery PM et al, (1996). Violence prevention in rural areas. Evidence of the need for educational reform and community action. International Journal of Education Reform
• ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation, (1994). Perspectives on Violence and Substance Use in Rural America
• Cotton K, (1996). Affective and social benefits of small scale schooling. ERIC Digest

Evidence (Reports, Research Reviews, Major Case Studies)

• Cotton K. School size, school climate and student performance. School Improvement Research Series
• Cotton K, (1996). Affective and social benefits of small scale schooling. ERIC Digest
• Howley C, (1996). Ongoing dilemmas of school size. A short story. ERIC Digest
• Conway GE, (1994). Small scale and school culture. The experience of private schools. ERIC Digest
• Grady ML, (1996). Rural Schools and Safety Issues

Examples (Canadian and Other Examples)

Resources

-Planning Guides

-Programs and Materials

• Schwartz W, (1993). Preventing Youth Violence in Urban Schools. An Essay Collection
• Kingery PM et al, (1996). Violence prevention in rural areas. Evidence of the need for educational reform and community action. International Journal of Education Reform
• ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation, (1994). Perspectives on Violence and Substance Use in Rural America
• Grady ML, (1996). Rural Schools and Safety Issues
  

-Policy Examples