WE, THE PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF RURAL AND SMALL SCHOOLS, BELIEVE:

• That young people are Pennsylvania's greatest resource.

• That all students have potential and all students can learn.

• That quality education is an investment in Pennsylvania's future.

• That all students are entitled to a quality and equitable education regardless of socioeconomic background or geographic location.

• That a strong commitment by Pennsylvania state government is necessary to ensure excellence in rural and small school education.

• That cooperation with the public and private sectors is essential in addressing the needs and concerns of rural and small school education.

• That rural and small schools are unique and will produce many of our future leaders in all major worthwhile endeavors.

• That preserving the inherent strengths of the rural and small town way of life is critical to the well-being and the vitality of this state and nation.

• That we are the major Pennsylvania association representing and promoting the interests of rural and small school education in Pennsylvania.