Part I. The rural context: From the outside looking in: rural education today -- From the inside looking in: the strengths of rural communities -- The forces shaping rural education -- Part II: Meeting the needs of rural students: Early childhood education and care -- Literacy for rural children -- STEM education in rural communities -- College and career readiness -- Part III. Moving to action: Putting it together: a plan for rural schools -- Promises and pitfalls of serving rural education.
Summary:
"Rural Education in America provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the diversity and complexity of rural communities in the United States and for helping rural educators implement and evaluate successful place-based programs tailored for students and their families"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.