While small schools are increasingly seen by experts as a promising way to boost student achievement (see Smaller, Safer, Saner Successful Schools reviewed below), parents and teachers have other ideas. A survey by Public Agenda found that parents and teachers think smaller schools have many advantages, but they haven't thought much about that particular school reform strategy and would not put it at the top of their education agenda, preferring to focus on stronger discipline, reducing class size, or improving teacher salaries. For Public Agenda's analysis, surf to http://www.publicagenda.org/aboutpa/aboutpa3ll.htm
