Library: Rural Studies: Education

Challenges

Rural schools often face challenges due to limited resources, geographic isolation, teacher shortages, transportation issues, and higher dropout rates. These factors can significantly impact educational outcomes for students in rural communities.

Source:

Caitlin Howley. (2021). Cultivating Rural Education: A People-Focused Approach for States. Information Age Publishing.

Web Resources

Library Resources

African American Rural Education : College Transitions and Postsecondary Experiences This link opens in a new window
College Aspirations and Access in Working-Class Rural Communities : The Mixed Signals, Challenges, and New Language First-Generation Students Encounter This link opens in a new window
Cultivating Rural Education This link opens in a new window
Educational Opportunity in Rural Contexts: The Politics of Place This link opens in a new window
Making a Positive Impact in Rural Places: Change Agency in the Context of School-University-Community Collaboration in Education This link opens in a new window
Rural School Turnaround and Reform: It’s Hard Work! This link opens in a new window

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