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Casto, Hope G.; Sipple, John W. – Educational Policy, 2011
School-community interactions facilitate connections between schools and their local surroundings; however, these relationships are subject not only to local political, economic, and social influences but also to broader political and institutional forces. Educational administrators' decisions about programming and partnering can be considered in…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Rural Areas, Social Influences, Politics of Education
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Casto, Hope G.; Steinhauer, Alexandra; Pollock, Pamela M. – Rural Educator, 2012
Many rural school districts face declining enrollments. A few districts have taken the unusual path of recruiting international students in order to boost their enrollments. This study examines a community using this strategy and the resulting financial, academic, and social situations for the school, community, and students, both local and…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, School Closing, School Districts, Rural Schools