Traces the historical evolution of the teacherage, initially proposed as a solution to the problem of housing teachers and as a model home for the edification of rural families. Pinpoints the conceptual connection between the teacherage and the parsonage--each linking the institution to the rural community. (CAM)

School size and student participation in extracurricular activities--athletics, music, drama, debate, journalism, and government--were negatively related in this study of rural Washington high schools. This "manning" phenomenon was not present for participation in hobby clubs; small schools generally did not offer hobby clubs. (GDC)

Describes the establishment by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges of the Task Force on Rural Community Colleges and the subsequent establishment of the more permanent Commission on Rural Colleges. Delineates its membership, activities, and areas which need to be acted upon by the Commission. (MB)

Describes how superintendents and principals of small, rural school districts can implement the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. (PKP)

Discusses IN-VISION, a 5-year technology challenge grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education that supports K-12 Spanish and technology use in rural schools. (Author/VWL)

Explored where bullying occurred, what kind of bullying happened, how often bullying occurred, and whom students confided in when bullying occurred at school. Surveys of rural 9th and 10th graders indicated that bullying was a very real part of their daily lives. Nearly 75 percent reported some type of bullying at school, and many observed…

Exploratory study of nonrandom sample of seven rural school districts in Illinois identifies financial problems unique to these districts. Recommends state policies to address these problems. (PKP)

Describes a Vermont elementary school's transformation into a computerized learning center, thanks to a $1.1 million grant from a former state senator. After choosing appropriate hardware, an 11-member technology committee initiated teacher training, appointed a full-time technology facilitator, and set learning goals for students. Beneficial…

Notes that most small rural school counseling programs will continue to face resource shortages, but suggests that school counselors can solve many of their problems, expand their services, and increase their resources when they shift their role emphasis from being service providers to being leaders. Discusses the leadership challenge for these…

Audiographics enable rural teachers to participate in staff development. Distance education techniques help rural districts meet four challenges: (1) bringing in outside experts; (2) promoting ownership of training; (3) improving teacher performance; and (4) increasing staff collaboration. (SK)

Resident assistants (n=117) on three rural campuses assessed frequency of occurrence and their preparedness for resolving 11 resident student problem areas and checked the skills they used to resolve these problems. Findings showed that training programs helped respondents address some issues and experience and maturity aided in the resolution of…

Presents the author's observations in Honduras, their need for better educational facilities, and the involvement of the Council of Educational Facility Planners, International's efforts in building a new school in one rural village. Each phase from planning to dedication is discussed. Concluding comments address the future of continued facility…

Presents the results of a qualitative study of the experiences of rural school counselors. Asserts that rural school counselors encounter unique circumstances warranting consideration in counselor education programs. Suggests the development of practicums and internships in rural settings, exposure to relevant literature pertaining to rural…

A rural Colorado school district moved from confrontation to collaboration through interest-based bargaining. Trained negotiators on each side present important issues, but no solutions. Group members work together to uncover facts, develop solutions and alternatives, and analyze each proposed solution's benefits and consequences. Finally, the…

Describes the Clarkton School of Discovery in Clarkton, North Carolina, a gifted-and-talented magnet middle school that is open to all students in the school district. (SR)