Report on Middle Schools
What Makes Middle Schools Work: Findings from a Best Practices Study in New York State
Our study found that 5 key elements mark the difference between the higher-performing and average-performing middle schools studied:
- Trusting and respectful relationships
- Attendance to students’ social & emotional well-being
- Teamwork
- Evidence-based decision making
- Shared mission and goals
Two electronic versions of the Report are available for download:
To request paper copies while supplies last, please:
- 4-Page Summary (pdf)
- Full Report (pdf)
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