The Townshend Elementary School (Vermont) has developed brief morning meetings at the start of the school day where students and faculty sing together in a daily celebration. Since developing the morning program, the school has noticed positive changes in academic and social climate. (MD)

In 1981 the University of Vermont redesigned its graduate level education curriculum and formed school improvement collaboratives with rural schools to improve instruction and supervision. Since the development of the school improvement projects there has been an increase in student achievement across the state. Includes a map, case history, and a…