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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe movies, books, and audio dramas on this list vary a lot in genre and style, but all of them take place at least partially in or at a school. These are just my personal favorites, so feel free to add your own thoughts in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Christy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
This book is a slower read, and is based on a true story. I love how real the characters and setting feels, as if you\u2019re really there in the book. With a Christian viewpoint that makes the readers stop and think, I would definitely recommend this book, especially to other young women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nNineteen-year-old Christy Huddleson leaves the life she\u2019s always known to teach at a school in the rural Appalachian Mountains. At first, it seems like she will never be able to reach the people of Cutter Gap. But as time goes on, Christy begins to realize that they\u2019re not as different from \u201ccivilized\u201d people as she first thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Monsters University<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
This movie is great for families, especially those with younger kids. Even though it\u2019s based in a very fictional world, it\u2019s both hilarious and heartwarming at the same time. It was made as a prequel to another well-known Pixar movie, \u201cMonsters, Inc.,\u201d and further expands on the pasts of many of the characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nOne-eyed monster Mike Wazowski wants nothing more than to be a scarer\u2014a monster who works to supply the screams that keep the monster world alive. But to do that, he has to first survive Monsters University. When Mike and his rival, James P. \u201cSulley\u201d Sullivan, get in trouble with the dean of the school, they must work together in order to keep their dreams alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Woodlawn<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
While it could technically be classified as a sports movie, the story of \u201cWoodlawn\u201d definitely extends to the rest of the school. I love the plot, the characters, and the message of this movie\u2026 and, even better, it\u2019s based on a true story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen young Tony Nathans joined the Woodlawn High School football team, he never dreamed what would happen as a result. The desegregated school is full of controversy, anger, and hatred that seems to never end. But all of that changes when Hank, a traveling sports chaplain, asks Coach Tandy Gerelds if he can give a message to the team. In a world full of turmoil and confusion, could this message be the answer they\u2019ve all been looking for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Anne of Green Gables<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
This movie and its sequels are some of my all-time favorites. Again, it\u2019s not just about school, but the classroom does play a big part in the story. The characters are memorable, the setting is gorgeous, and the story is heartwarming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen Marilla Cuthbert and her brother, Matthew, end up with an orphan girl instead of the boy they asked the orphanage for, it turns out to be the best mistake that could have been made. Anne Shirley and her brilliant imagination, daring spirit, and fiery temper make an impression on the town of Avonlea\u2014and on the hearts of those she meets\u2014that will last for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Overcomer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
This movie is also about sports, but, again, it extends beyond that. I love the message it presents, as well as the realistic and relatable characters. The story will inspire Christians to recognize and embrace their identity in Christ, and to live it out in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nCoach John Harrison wants nothing more than to lead his high school basketball team to victory in the next school year. But when a large manufacturing plant is moved to another city, he ends up with not much of a team. Even worse, he\u2019s recruited by the school\u2019s principal to coach the cross-country program\u2014which consists of one player named Hannah Scott. With the help of an invalid blind man, John begins to take on the challenge\u2026 and to embrace his identity in his Savior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Inside Out<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Based on a very interesting concept, this movie is very enjoyable to watch. It explores the inner workings of the mind, offering unusual\u2014and often hilarious\u2014theories. This could also be a great family movie, though some parts might be difficult for younger viewers to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe actions and mind of a young girl named Riley are controlled by five basic emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. With Joy at the lead, life is going great for everyone\u2026 until Riley\u2019s parents decide to move their family to San Francisco. Joy then finds herself trying to keep everyone happy, while also attempting to keep Sadness from ruining things. But when Riley\u2019s core memories get sucked into a vacuum tube, sending them far away from Headquarters, Joy and Sadness must learn to work together in order to save Riley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Remember the Goal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
While the quality of this movie isn\u2019t the best at times, it\u2019s a great story with an even greater message. I love the allegory it portrays, and the characters and their struggles are realistic and relatable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen Coach Courtney Smith-Donnelly takes over the cross country team at an all-girls Christian school, she is instantly met with opposition. Coach Donnelly believes that she can lead their team to victory\u2026 but only if she can gain the full cooperation of the top 5 runners. Using 1 Corinthians 10:31 as their motto, the unlikely team rises to the challenge of giving God the glory in everything they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Big Hero 6<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
This movie is another one that isn\u2019t necessarily all about school. However, seeing as getting into the university was the main character\u2019s goal in the beginning\u2014and characters from that school play a huge role in the movie\u2014I thought I would include it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I love this movie for many reasons\u2026 the setting is amazing, the characters are all well-rounded, and the story is powerful. It will have you laughing, thinking, and, yes, perhaps even crying. I would definitely recommend it for all ages, and it would make a great family movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFourteen-year-old Hiro Hamada is a robotics prodigy who doesn\u2019t quite know what to do with his life. His brother, Tadashi, urges him to get into the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology, headed by Professor Robert Callaghan. But when tragedy strikes, Hiro must join forces with Baymax\u2014an inflatable healthcare robot of his brother\u2019s invention\u2014as well as Tadashi\u2019s eccentric friends in order to combat a masked villain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Teddy\u2019s Button<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
While I\u2019ve never read the original book, I do love the audio drama version of this story, as told by Lamplighter Theatre. The story is filled with humor, heart, and a thought-provoking message that will entertain and enlighten its listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nYoung Teddy Platt loves to tell the story of how his father died bravely in battle, defending their nation\u2019s flag. But when he meets Nancy, a sailor\u2019s daughter, they become instant enemies. In his effort to behave himself, Teddy discovers that there is a Heavenly Captain who will help him to defend a banner of love instead of hate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Teddy\u2019s Button<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Big Hero 6<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Remember the Goal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Inside Out<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Overcomer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Anne of Green Gables<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Woodlawn<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
- Monsters University<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n