What are the criteria for choosing what schools will be closed and/or merged?
The criteria for the study are the thirteen variables with the model being utilized. Additionally, the location of the facility versus where students reside and the ability to expand the school at the current site were considered when making the determination in the options. Back to Top ———————– 32. Why does Governor Blagojevich, the Illinois State School Board and the North Central Accreditation Association support the small school concept which has an ideal number of around 300 students in an elementary building? Much research has been conducted on school size. There are proponents of small schools and others that refute some of the finding. All researchers indicate that the climate of the school is the main determinant of success. They state that a school where students and staff interact constantly and know/respect each other is conducive to success. The researchers find that these attributes are more easily accomplished in small schools, but can be accomplished in l
