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Download full textWalker, Sherry Freeland, Ed. – State Education Leader, 1993
This theme issue on rural education focuses on the unique characteristics and problems of rural schools, and discusses how the "top down" and "one size fits all" nature of the last decade of reforms has not taken these into account. To better address the situation of rural and small schools, various strategies are offered that…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Consolidated Schools, Distance Education, Educational Change
Peer reviewedKillacky, Jim, Ed.; Valadez, James R., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1995
This collection of essays attempts to describe the status and role of the rural community college in higher education, highlighting the special challenges faced by these institutions. The following articles are included: (1) "Opening the Shutter," by James R. Valadez and Jim Killacky; (2) "The Comprehensive Mission of the Rural Community College,"…
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Distance Education, Rural American Indians
Sheller, Rebekah, Ed. – Rural Libraries, 1991
These volumes report on investigation, activities, and viewpoints related to rural library service. Topics covered are the role of rural libraries, the needs and characteristics of its users, the characteristics of its trustees, difference in operation and information service between rural and urban libraries, and the role of technology in helping…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Distance Education, Financial Problems, Higher Education
