Ruth Pinkham recounts her experiences going to and teaching in a one room schoolhouse.

The June 1986 issue of Salt Magazine features stories on fishermen and sea farmers, nuclear waste, and schoolhouses.

The most seaward of all of Maine's islands, Matinicus, was in need of a single teacher. Suzannah Hoover captures images of the school and island community.

The most seaward of all of Maine's islands, Matinicus, was in need of a single teacher. Anne Bardaglio documents how the Mantinicus almost lost its school, and how the island community needed the school to survive.

The most seaward of all of Maine's islands, Matinicus, was in need of a single teacher. Anne Bardaglio documents how the Mantinicus almost lost its school, and how the island community needed the school to survive.

Samantha Broun discusses life on Cliff Island, speaking to residents on the island. Broun speaks to the residents about how they spend their time around the island, the island's future, and how island life is different than being on the mainland.

Storrey Morrison documents the Cliff Island School on Cliff Island remains a unique place for learning.

Samantha Broun discusses life on Cliff Island, speaking to residents on the island. Broun speaks to the residents about how they spend their time around the island, the island's future, and how island life is different than being on the mainland.

With one room schools falling into obscurity, Salt travels to Cliff Island to investigate if these schools serve a need in today's world.

With one room schools falling into obscurity, Salt travels to Cliff Island to investigate if these schools serve a need in today's world.