In founding the Small School Cooperative, we kept some guiding thoughts in mind.  

What do schools do well that we all want for our kids?  

What isn't going so well? 

How can we keep the good and change what needs change?

How can we go beyond all that and breathe new life into education?

What are kids struggling with today?  Families? Our world?

Have our needs changed?

What things do we always need?

What is supported by research?

What feels most close to our hearts?

If we can dream up a school, what would it be?

I feel like first and foremost, it would be welcoming.  

You belong here.