This topic was especially interesting to me, because I am currently doing volunteer hours at a high school, which is looking to go to small learning communities next year. After talking with some of the faculty I have found that most administrators are very positive about the idea, while teachers are a little more hesitant. The focus at these high school is to allow for students to work together in collaborative teams, to seek strategies for student improvement, and monitor student progress.
To help large districts and schools personalize the high school experience, the U.S. …