Examines research about whole-school reform and what rural educators can expect.

It is the intention of the author to provide some help to small-school administrators in educating the district?s planning team and in setting the stage before an architect is hired.

The family, school, and community must collaborate to nurture two types of readiness in young children--readiness to learn and readiness for school.

This Digest clarifies what integrated social service delivery entails and discusses major models of service integration, as well as the important role of case management. The Digest concludes by considering the circumstances and challenges that affect plans for this type of service delivery system in rural America, including the needs of rural families.

Focuses on Minnesota's rural schools, including state legislative policy updates and links to other educational organizations.

Organization of rural school administrators, teachers, board members, regional service agency personnel, researchers, business and industry representatives and others interested in maintaining the vitality of rural school systems across the US.

Organizations Concerned about Rural Education is a coalition of more than two dozen education, farm, rural, technology and utility organizations. What brings us together is our common concern for the economic future of rural America, particularly, the education of rural children.

The Smaller Learning Communities program provides funding for Local Education Agencies to plan, develop, and implement smaller learning communities in high schools.

Offers an essay which examines how studying opera can benefit students in rural schools.

Parent involvement programs for rural communities work best when they respond to particular features of the communities they serve.

A collection of research and development resources for educators who work in rural settings. The resources include Web sites, publications, training programs, model programs, and services.

The National Center for Education Statistics provides links to data and resources related to rural education.

Programs and Links Related to Rural Education and Training

Search by keyword, organization name, and/or state for links to sites dealing with rural education in the US.

A list of links compiled by the Welfare Information Network covers a wide range of rural issues and organizations.

Through advocacy, research, and outreach, the Rural Trust strives to create a more favorable environment for rural schooling, for student work with a public audience and use, and for more active community participation in schooling.

Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.

This ERIC Digest reports on the educational aspirations of rural youth compared with students living in urban and suburban areas.