BEST PRACTICES

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

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4-Page Summary (pdf)

Best Practice Study (pdf)

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