The Advantages of a Small School Education

October 30, 2025

In his latest piece, “The Advantages of a Small School Education,” Hayden Paxton explores what makes learning in a small community unique — from closer relationships with teachers to the sense of belonging that lasts long after graduation.

This feature was written, edited, and produced entirely by Hayden, as part of the WCHG Radio Internship Program.

Give it a listen — We are proud of the work Hayden has done this year. I think you’ll take something meaningful from his perspective.

 

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Danny Cardwell

Danny is the Station Coordinator for WCHG, and the host of our gospel and country hours on Wednesdays 10:00 am to noon. He and his wife Renee Cardwell live with a spoiled dog (Toddie) in Hot Springs. Danny is a Deacon at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Hot Springs. He operates Thoughtwrestler.blogspot.com and is a site administrator and featured writer for the website Dagblog.com. He has been a frequent contributor to The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, All Politics Are Local, and Politics Done Right. Danny has tutored, lectured, and mentored at risk youth in churches, group homes, and inside the Virginia Department Corrections. He serves on the board of directors for Preservation Bath and chairs the Bath Community Hospital Patient Advisory board. danny@amrmail.org
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