Category: Small Schools Big Ideas

Small Schools, Big Ideas: Nuview Union SD Beyond the Bell

Nuview Union School District (NUSD) is a small local educational agency in Nuevo, an unincorporated area in Riverside County nestled between the City of Riverside, Palm Springs and Temecula. According to district leaders, NUSD serves about 2,200 students — 90 percent of whom are English learners, foster youth or are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. As the largest employer in Nuevo — a town of under 7,00 people — NUSD’s emphasis on its Beyond the Bell programming is even more valuable, as the district prioritizes hiring from within the community, thereby allowing it to invest back into the community it serves.

Small Schools, Big Ideas: STEAM in action at Cinnabar Elementary 

Cinnabar Elementary School District (CESD), located in Petaluma, serves just 220 students. What sets the one-school district apart from many of its similarly sized local educational agency peers is its dedication to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) programming.

Small Schools, Big Ideas: The Gustine Traveling Library and READ program

Small school districts face unique challenges like limited resources and staff but still must deliver on large expectations. They also hold a powerful advantage: deep community connections and the ability to make a big impact fast. CSBA is recognizing the work of these small but […]