Teachers at Robinson Elementary School in rural Starksboro, Vermont learned long ago that when they need to reach children who are struggling academically (and perhaps suffering socially, as well), integrating art, drama, writing, dance, song and music throughout the curriculum can help. This article tells the story of how Robinson Elementary wove…

This article shows how sixth graders engaged in authentic problem posing related to overcrowding at their school. Students posed authentic problems about their school space and then used mathematics as a tool to investigate and act on the situation. (Contains 6 figures.)

The 1997 Nebraska Legislature enacted Bill 806 to promote school consolidation, which legislators believed would lead schools to become more cost-efficient and provide a significantly larger curriculum. This legislative action begged the question: Has the move to consolidate schools made Nebraska schools more efficient while providing greater…

Purpose. The purpose of the study was to identify and describe learning preferences of current high school students enrolled in online courses. The study further identified the students' perceived benefits and academic attractions to online education. The study also addressed the degree of satisfaction with their online courses. The study's final…

If more small schools than "expected" are among the high achievers, then creating more small schools would raise achievement across the board, many proponents of small schools have argued. In this article, the authors challenge the faulty logic of such inferences. Many claims have been made about the advantages of smaller schools. One is…

Because there was a need for counseling services in the elementary school, seven districts joined together in a cooperative effort to provide guidance services. The staff consisted of a project director, four elementary school counselors, a school psychologist, and consultant aid from the college level to serve a population of approximately 2,000…

The article discusses strategies that can be used for gifted students in many small rural schools, including cooperative programs, innovative teaching, individualized instruction, counseling, community resources, and challenging courses. (Author/CL)

Often formed in developing state systems, the small multi-campus college appears to be setting a pattern for effective service-delivery in rural areas. (Editor)

Reprinted from Educational Media," v3 n2, Apr. 1971. (LS)

Argues for the creation of smaller high schools based on several models. Describes how some districts established small schools. Predicts that more small schools will be created in the future. (PKP)

Describes extent of out-of-field teaching and negative impact on teachers and students. Suggests that out-of-field teaching is the result not of an inadequate supply of qualified teachers, but of expedient assignment decisions by school principals. (PKP)

Presents a detailed case for smaller schools in providing a better learning environment; explains what a small school is and discusses the extent to which some districts are embracing small-school programs. (GR)

It takes a special teacher to work with students with special needs. And Drew Laurence definitely fits the bill. He teaches "emotionally disturbed kids in a small school setting," including students with oppositional defiance disorder and autism. The next step for many of these students "would be lock-down." Drew has found some innovative ways to…

Although bringing a personalized learning environment to a small school is challenging in its own right, it is much easier than personalizing the environment of a large school. This article describes the interventions used in one suburban school with over 3,700 students to move the learning environment toward a more personalized climate. The…