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Rural Scholars or Bright Rednecks? Aspirations for a Sense of Place among Rural Youth in Appalachia.
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Direct linkHowley, Craig B.; And Others – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 1996
Surveys of 158 West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy (GHA) students and 644 seniors in rural West Virginia high schools suggest that, compared to the latter, GHA students are less alienated; are not more eager to leave their community; exhibit stronger modern dispositions, but not weaker rustic dispositions; and are equally satisfied with their…
Descriptors: Aspiration, Community Satisfaction, Expectation, High School Seniors
Karaim, Reed – Rural Electrification Magazine, 1995
In interviews, the 16 graduating seniors in Meadville, Missouri, expressed a preference for a small-town lifestyle, but had doubts about their town's viability. Discusses their educational and occupational aspirations. An insert describes youth programs sponsored by the Farmers Electric Co-op. (JAT)
Descriptors: Aspiration, Educational Opportunities, Employment Opportunities, High School Seniors
