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Egbert, Robert L.; And Others – Economics of Education Review, 1985
Research indicates that Nebraska's rural elementary school districts most in need of funding through the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act's Chapter 2 block grants are least likely to apply, whereas districts with more positive demographic, economic, and educational statistics participate at a higher rate. Differing regional attitudes…
Descriptors: Block Grants, Demography, Differences, Economic Factors