Outlines a successful reading program developed in Wakulla County, Florida, schools where the adult illiteracy rate was seriously high. The success of this program emphasizes three points: begin with detailed needs assessment, establish clear program goals, and provide continuous evaluation.(MD)

An Alaska school district administrator explains the reasons for maintaining a public relations program and outlines important areas to consider in communicating with schools in remote villages. (MD)

A review of school-reform literature reveals that the school principal is the key player in all successful reforms. The effective-schools movement recognized the importance of quality leadership by consistently identifying strong instructional leadership as instrumental in creating a school climate conducive to student success. This descriptive…

This paper examines the works of Ellsworth Collings, professor at the University of Oklahoma beginning in 1922 and Dean of the School of Education beginning in 1926. Educators remember Collings for his 1923 book, "An Experiment With a Project Curriculum," which described the effectiveness of certain progressive principles when employed…

A survey of rural and suburban principals in Ohio and West Virginia explored the different approaches to planning that principals take and examined two possible contextual influences: rural versus suburban locale, and state. A survey instrument based on five types of planning discussed in the literature was completed by 207 West Virginia…

Despite the sizable literature on school transportation, little information exists about the social and intellectual implications of long bus rides for students and families or the possible negative consequences of school bus rides. This study examined the nature and experience of riding the school bus in rural as compared to suburban locales in…

Every state in the nation is currently charting a course to improve its public education system. As states raise education standards and invest in programs to improve student achievement, there are a number of reasons why it is essential that states consider the school facility needs of rural schools. This report is intended to assist state…

Paper describes the organization of a program established by Intermediate School District 101, State of Washington, involving thirteen rural school districts during the second semester of 1971. (CB)

Research study supported by grant from United States Office of Education under Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IV. Comparisons made between whites in newly integrated schools, whites in segregated schools, and whites in previously integrated schools reveal few consistent differences, and do not support the belief that school desegregation in the…

Describes one teacher's approach to individualizing science instruction by use of assignment cards to allow students to work at their own rates. (AL)

Describes how a rural Virginia school used a $10,000 state grant to purchase and set up an earth station which enabled them to increase their educational television reception from one poorly visible station to 80 clear channels. Discusses implications for teachers and students. (DC)

Describes the planning and development of a Career Day for all eighth graders in rural Penncrest School District. (SJL)

The role of the community college in the educational growth and development of rural America can be enhanced by (1) strengthening the bond with rural public school districts; (2) developing a rural studies curriculum; and (3) becoming a major factor in the rural development process. (MB)

Recounts the story of how a teacher in southwestern Virginia was attacked for her decision to order and teach Clyde Edgerton's "The Floatplane Notebooks," a book her class chose and voted to purchase. (TB)