Will a school merger provide students with more opportunities? What kinds of opportunities do students really need to thrive? Does a bigger or a smaller school deliver the most important opportunities for students? Research shows a merger is unlikely to add impactful student opportunities.

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• Is Bigger Better (Four) (April 6, 2026)
• Are the negative effects of merging schools proven by research and practice? (March 26, 2026)
• Is Bigger Better? (Three) (March 23, 2026)
• Who Urges Caution Before Merging Schools? (March 5, 2026)
• Is Declining Enrollment a Valid Reason to Merge Schools? (March 3, 2026)
• Is Bigger Better (2) (February 24, 2026)
• Is Bigger Better? (February 14, 2026)