Strategies
Education Services
Schools are the lifeblood of their communities, the center of activity and a representation of the future of an island or working-waterfront community. They are, however, often an anomaly, in today’s climate of consolidation and standardization, and they have very specific needs to remain viable. Through various initiatives, the Island Institute provides educational support and opportunities to teachers, administrators, students, and parents.
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Our People
Some of our talented people working in this area.
![]() | Betsy Walker North Haven Historical Preservation Fellow |
![]() | Eliza Greenman Cranberry Isles Sustainable Community Development Fellow |
Emma Lishness Islesboro Community Center Fellow | |
![]() | Lana Cannon Matinicus School and Historical Preservation Fellow |
![]() | Ruth Kermish-Allen Education Outreach Officer |
14 Schools Remain
Today there are 14 schools remaining on Maine’s unbridged islands, with enrollments varying from 1 to 216 students. Some are the idealized one-room schoolhouse, while others are large, new, state-of-the-art facilities. Yet all these schools face – and embrace – the unique challenges and advantages of educating children in an island community.
Publications & Resources |
News |
| May 07, 2009 | | Exploring Historic Islesboro |
| Apr 07, 2009 | | 2009 Winter - Early Spring Highlights |
| Mar 03, 2009 | | Island Scholars Network Scholarship Brochure - Now available! |





