Community, Culture and Connections in Alternative Schooling

Abstract

This chapter takes a broader view of the school community and tracks the paths of previous students who are now `out in the world', as well as connecting with parents, school staff, and other community members who have been closely integrated into the school's wider community. Key vignettes illustrate the importance of connecting to community and the development of a rich school culture, which is an essential component of socially-just schooling.