This report describes outstanding district and charter public schools in urban, suburban and rural parts of the United States.  We decided to revise and update it after 50,000 people either downloaded or purchased a copy.  It shows how some schools have increased achievement while reducing or eliminating gaps between students of different races and income levels.

Click here to read the 2007 edition of Smaller, Safer, Saner, Successful Schools.

On Thursday, January 31st, 2008, Joe Nathan and Sheena Thao met with Don Shelby to talk about Smaller, Safer, Saner, Successful Schools on WCCO radio.  Click here for a brief clip of Don Shelby's thoughts about small schools.   

 
If you have any questions, please contact the Center for School Change at 612-626-1834.