How a small town in rural Maine built a public school that serves a whole community, including infants and toddlers
- Posted on July 22, 2026
- By Washington Post
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In brief
Skowhegan, a rural Maine community, revolutionized public education by creating an inclusive school model that extends beyond traditional boundaries. This innovative facility serves students from infants through school-age children, establishing a comprehensive early childhood and education center. The project demonstrates how small towns can reimagine institutional design to meet diverse family needs while fostering community cohesion and supporting working parents through integrated childcare and educational services.
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How a small town in rural Maine built a public school that serves a whole community, including infants and toddlers
In Skowhegan, we did not want to just build a school; we wanted to build a case for a new way forward.
