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Lawrence, Barbara Kent – 1997

This paper discusses the difficulties that rural students on a Maine island encounter as they make the transition from a small local elementary school to a large distant high school. The elementary school is characterized by small class sizes, close nurturing teacher-student relationships, and the involvement of parents and families. When students…

Descriptors: Consolidated Schools, Educational Environment, Elementary Schools, Elementary Secondary Education