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The Survival of Small and Rural Schools: In Search of New Alternatives.

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Sloan, Charles A.; Nolin, Reginald S. – Rural Educator, 1981

A model, appropriate for small and rural schools, offers an alternative to consolidation. Through its use, four Minnesota school districts have retained aspects of local school tradition and have provided improved educational opportunities to their high school students. (CM)

Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Consolidated Schools, Declining Enrollment, Educational Cooperation

The South Dakota Small Schools Cluster.

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Jensen, Darrell; Widvey, Lois – Rural Educator, 1986

Describes setting, rationale, organization, schools and communities, activities, and evaluation of a model small school cluster begun in 1981 in South Dakota. Discusses issues in implementing cluster strategies: goals, commitments, size, location, outside support, organizational structure, leadership, meeting schedules, faculty involvement,…

Descriptors: Cluster Grouping, Cooperative Programs, Educational Cooperation, Educational Improvement