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Alexander Elementary (K-4) School, Jackson, TN
Alexander Elementary Magnet School (PreK-4) is the first MicroSociety program in the state of Tennessee. The miniature society is called Alexandria and the student citizens of Alexandria run a bank, post office, court system, and legislature. They also own and work in ventures such as the Super Insect Zoo, Magic Day Spa, and the Health and Fitness Club. The citizens of Alexandria recognize how to apply everything they learn during traditional academic classes to the real world experiences in their MicroSociety.

Birmingham Elementary School, Toledo, OH 
This elementary school, tucked into a Hungarian neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio, may appear unassuming, but inside it’s a busy miniature city. For the past nine years, the school has seen a steady trend upward in test scores as its MicroSociety has grown in complexity. Student teachers from nearby campuses are drawn to this school because of its solid reputation and commitment to making learning meaningful for children.

Chiles Academy, Port Orange, FL
Not many schools can say that a third of their population is made up of babies and toddlers, but such is the case at this Port Orange, Florida school for pregnant and parenting teens. In their MicroSociety program students learn and practice the skills that will help make them more successful in the real world and make a better life for themselves and their children. One of their most successful ventures is the Chic Boutique, where all kinds of gently- used clothing, baby items, etc. are available for purchase with their Micro money. 

Chocachatti Elementary School, Brooksville, FL
Chocachatti Elementary’s blend of the fine and performing arts within the MicroSociety program has made their program a true success. Chocachatti believes that all students have special gifts and wants to provide them with many opportunities to learn how to succeed in the real world with those gifts. For example, students study how to become artists and they learn about different kinds of jobs they can do in the real world with these talents. You will also find students who come up with their own businesses, choosing what products they will make and sell. More than 65 different micro jobs are offered. The teachers decide what type of micro they want to facilitate. Chocachatti believes in choice for both its students and teachers.

Noah Webster Elementary School, Hartford, CT
Noah Webster would have been proud to add “MicroSociety” to his famous dictionary if he’d had an inkling of what would come to pass in his namesake school. The students at this grand old building (with a beautiful new addition that serves as the entrance) have developed a caring culture which addresses societal issues. A leader in advanced curriculum connections – between the classroom and MicroSociety ventures and agencies – Noah Webster is a magnet school that draws enthusiastic young citizens from pre-K through eighth grade.

Thoreau Demonstration Academy Middle School, Tulsa, OK
Our first MicroSociety Ambassador Middle School is a large and imposing building from the outside but with a warm and welcoming atmosphere inside. As soon as you enter, you will see the constitution of  Emerald City prominently displayed  In their dynamic MarketPlace, students create and sell everything from wooden furniture to French crepes. The entire MicroSociety program theme is infused within the culture of the school.  

Tongue River Elementary School, Ranchester, NY
There’s more going on in this Ranchester, Wyoming setting than buffalo roaming! In one classroom, teacher Steve Stadick has orchestrated a complete MicroSociety for more than ten years. His fifth grade students learn to wear many hats and hone their skills in many different roles. Test scores reflect their success. And, just as important, citizens in this miniature society learn how to be articulate, caring, and strong leaders.

Vance Village, New Britain, CT
Vance has had its MicroSociety village doors open for a decade now and is known for its innovative venture ideas such as a bowling alley and an ice cream parlor, while always keeping their efforts aligned with relevant curriculum. The typical New England architecture of this site with its columns and wide hallways lends a sense of dignity to the serious business of running a society, balanced by the friendliness of its citizens.

Three Star After Schools
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