A 17-Year Case Study of an Elementary School's Journey: From Traditional School to Learning Community to Democratic School Community

Abstract

This case study explores one elementary school's 17-year evolution from a traditional Title I elementary school into a learning community and, eventually a high-achieving democratic school community. The investigation adds specificity and context to the existing theoretical framework outlining this change process. The school's journey is reflected and described through shared learning, leadership, and practices across four thematic findings.