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| Bryant, Miles T. | 2 |
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Grady, Marilyn L.; Bryant, Miles T. – Journal of Rural and Small Schools, 1991
Interviews with educators and community members in a very small rural Nebraska school district suggested causes for the district's exceptionally high superintendent turnover rate: low salary and status, lack of challenge, use of the position as a stepping stone, declining economy and population, community transition, and the superintendent's…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Elementary Secondary Education, Labor Turnover
Peer reviewedGrady, Marilyn L. – Research in Rural Education, 1990
Survey responses of 55 of the 70 teaching principals in Nebraska described job characteristics and responsibilities, advantages and disadvantages of the position, necessary skills and training, and the origin and future of the position. Contains 13 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Occupational Information
Peer reviewedBryant, Miles T.; Grady, Marilyn L. – Research in Rural Education, 1990
Examines 3 stabilizing principles of small town organization that are intertwined with the survival of local schools: (1) centripetalism (inwardly focused community involvement); (2) inclusiveness of local associations and activities; and (3) distinctive identity. Discusses the effects of state pro-consolidation policies on rural economic…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Change, Community Characteristics, Community Involvement
