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ERIC Number: EJ410821
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Community Factors Threatening Rural School District Stability.
Bryant, Miles T.; Grady, Marilyn L.
Research in Rural Education, v6 n3 p21-26 1990
Examines 3 stabilizing principles of small town organization that are intertwined with the survival of local schools: (1) centripetalism (inwardly focused community involvement); (2) inclusiveness of local associations and activities; and (3) distinctive identity. Discusses the effects of state pro-consolidation policies on rural economic development. Contains 20 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Change, Community Characteristics, Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Institutional Survival, Rural Areas, Rural Schools, School Community Relationship, School Districts, State School District Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Community Viability; Nebraska (Douglas); Small Towns