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Peer reviewedBarone, Orlando R. – NASSP Bulletin, 1980
Explains why a "family school" (of 25 to 500 students) has both advantages and disadvantages. (JM)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Communications, Parent School Relationship, Rural Areas
Peer reviewedThompson, Chandler – NASSP Bulletin, 1978
Rapid population expansion resulting from fuel resource development in rural areas need not cause undue hardship for small schools if educators plan for enrollment increases. A moderate, one-time growth spurt, followed by a period of sustained higher enrollment, seems the most common pattern. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Change, Economic Change, Educational Demand, Educational Planning
Peer reviewedFlood, Pamela S. – NASSP Bulletin, 1994
The Maine studies program at a rural Maine middle school begins in the sixth grade and expands through the eighth grade. Students camp out, explore Maine's geography, and learn about themselves, their state's history, and the state's diverse populations. Two multischool programs, Exchanging Maine's Cultures and the Curriculum Integration…
Descriptors: Cartography, Community Support, Cultural Exchange, Differences
