Examines the informal administrative career path leading from the rural school district to "big league" urban and suburban areas. Reviews research emphasizing the importance of the superintendent in effective rural districts. Suggests a subsidized preparation program specifically for rural administrator candidates, involving an intensive…

This paper examines the role that colleges and universities play in the economy of rural northern New York. It is based on a 1992-93 survey of 20 of the 21 colleges and universities in the region. Parts of the survey were updated in 1997. The study found that the institutions played a vital role in assisting businesses and community organizations…

As the year 2000 approaches, the need for rural schools to rise to the challenges of the future becomes more pressing. This paper articulates: (1) the concept of inter-state collaboration in teacher education; (2) how colleges and public schools can work together to meet the needs of students in rural areas; (3) the New York State and Vermont…

Describes the North Country Mentor/Intern Teacher Regional Consortium, which provides training and supervision to 11 pairs of mentors and beginning-teacher interns in 4 rural New York school districts through a partnership with the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Discusses program design, goals, needs assessment, training activities,…

This publication was prepared to offer recommendations and strategies both at the state and college level specific to the recruitment, retention, and placement of minorities in teaching. A recommendation which both state and college levels need to implement as soon as possible is early identification of students who express interest in teaching.…

Education workshop participants at the First Statewide Legislative Symposium on Rural Development pinpointed trends, strengths, weaknesses, goals, and public policy questions for grades K-12 and higher education. For grades K-12, rural schools were characterized by increased enrollment due to migration from urban areas, increasing popularity with…

This document consists of the five issues of the "Language Association Bulletin" prepared for the 1989-1990 publishing year. The issues contain articles on a variety of subjects related to second language instruction, educational planning, and language planning. Topics include: articulation of foreign language education in New York…