Approximately six months ago, I began researching an article evaluating small learning communities (SLC). The goal of this article was to Identify the patterns used, see how each was organized into the spaces, and determine if these elements promoted opportunities for learning. Building on this evaluation, I was encouraged by colleagues10 consider whether SLCs might be designed to support approximately 500 students. However, the question becomes, "If the SLCs can support thIs number of students, can these settings still be referred to as small learning communities?" For me, a new term referring to these environments needed to be developed along with a vision of what type of places these settings might be.#Research #Newsletters #Articles #BestPractices #CommitteeonArchitectureforEducation