Issues Concerning Early Childhood Education in Rural Areas.

Thomas, Billie

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Publication Date: 1984

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Issues Concerning Early Childhood Education in Rural Areas.

Thomas, Billie

Rural Educator, v5 n3 p23-25 Spr 1984

Describes rural population trends since 1960 and raises several issues pertinent to early childhood education in rural areas: population growth, declining numbers of children, social changes, and the relationship of child and family. Notes the financial, educational, and support service benefits of early childhood education for rural areas. (SB)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Needs, Family Relationship, Migration Patterns, Population Trends, Program Effectiveness, Rural Areas, Rural Population, Social Change, Social Support Groups, Young Children

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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