Rural Education Directory

Rural Education Directory

Author: ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools, Charleston, WV.

Publisher: Eric Clearinghouse on Rural

Published: 1993-01-01

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781880785096

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This directory lists over 250 organizations and resources related to rural education. Entries are categorized by the following sections: (1) national organizations (associations, networks, centers, and clearinghouses); (2) regional educational laboratories; (3) regional offices of the National Diffusion Network (a federally-funded dissemination system that helps public and private schools, colleges, and other educational institutions improve by sharing information about successful education programs, products, and processes); (4) federal government agencies and resources; (5) state education agencies and organizations with rural programs; (6) state data centers that provide information about small towns and rural areas; and (7) rural journals. Each entry includes the name and address of the resource or organization and, when appropriate, the name of a contact person and a brief description. Also included are indexes by organization name and by state or territory. (LP)


Leadership for Rural Schools

Leadership for Rural Schools

Author: Donald M. Chalker

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 2002-04-19

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 146164965X

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More than 50% of America's schools today exist in rural settings. This book addresses the distinctiveness of rural school leaders, identifies issues encountered by administrators, faculty, and students, and concludes by proposing new standards for rural schools in general and their leaders. This book will be of special interest to everyone involved in the operation of a rural school district.