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| Kysilko, David | 1 |
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Peer reviewedHarmon, Hobart L. – State Education Standard, 2003
Describes characteristics of the "ideal" rural teacher and highlights the significant issues associated with recruiting and retaining such teachers in rural schools. Claims that new ideas and approaches will be necessary if small rural schools, often located in very isolated and poor areas, are to attract qualified teachers. (Contains 34…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Trends, Labor Turnover
Peer reviewedKysilko, David – State Education Standard, 2003
The impetus for more school closures lies in declining school enrollments in many rural areas and promises of cost efficiency, more academic options for students, and higher test scores. The latter benefits remain a matter of debate. Busing is controversial result of school consolidation, both in terms of expense and time. Rural school advocates…
Descriptors: Busing, Consolidated Schools, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
