In the early 1900s, there were around 190,000 one-room schoolhouses in the United States. Today, there are fewer than 400.
ELMORE, Vt. — It's the last day before February vacation. In her hand, Diane Nicholls holds a small chime, and she rings it gently, trying to get the attention of her elementary-age students. But this Friday morning is proving to be particularly more energetic than most, likely, Nicholls says, because the day prior was also a snow day.
"It's definitely not a model most teachers are accustomed to," Nicholls said during a quick break as her class sat for a snack. "The age thing doesn't really become a factor. It really mimics the real world. Sometimes we even have siblings in the same classroom," Nicholls explained."It's like someone can watch your back. A lot of the older kids look out for the little kids. It's nice to know someone is there for you," third-grader Evalyn Schoeberlein said.
Like others nationwide, there have been moments of uncertainty for the Elmore School over the years. Back in 2020, a proposed cost-saving, consolidation recommendation suggested closing the school. But much like they did when the town's general store was in danger of closing, residents here rallied to keep the school open — keeping their historic schoolhouse from becoming history.
Nicholls has worked in plenty of traditional school settings during her two decades as an educator. But after three years in this one-room, she says she prefers the ability to work one-on-one with the same students for three years.
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