Last week I shared 5 Reasons Teaching at a Small School Could Be Right for You. This post will also help you explore whether or not teaching at a small school is right for you. Consider it an unofficial part two, and if you haven't read the first post, you'll want to go back and read it first. Today, I'm sharing 4 misconceptions that make teachers overlook small schools. Let's jump right in! Misconception #1 - Small schools don't have extracurriculars that aren't sports.