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ERIC Number: EJ546443
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-0534
Youth Realities and Aspirations.
Walberg, Herbert J.; Greenberg, Rebecca
Journal of Research in Rural Education, v12 n3 p178-80 Win 1996
Cites statistics characterizing the growing problems faced by students, such as violence, drug use, declining trust, and cheating. Summarizes the contributions of this issue's articles with regard to the influence of early experience on aspirations, and observes that surveys and interview techniques can enrich understanding of the problems and opportunities of rural youth. (TD)
Descriptors: Aspiration, Educational Change, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Role of Education, Rural Youth, Student Interests, Student Motivation, Youth Problems
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue title: "Aspirations and Rural Communities."