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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
