Island Schoolhouse

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Set against the backdrop of six remote islands in Maine, this book explores the unique educational landscape of the last taxpayer-funded one-room schools in the state. Despite small student populations, these schools thrive through community determination and innovative teaching methods, offering a culturally rich and technologically advanced learning experience. Author Eva Murray shares her personal journey and the stories of island life, revealing how these schools play a vital role in maintaining stable, year-round communities while providing modern education amidst an extreme offshore lifestyle.