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Why Rural Matters 2018-2019: The Time Is Now: Interview With Authors Jerry Johnson, Daniel Showalter, And Sara Hartman, Erin Mchenry-Sorber
Why Rural Matters 2018-2019: The Time Is Now: Interview With Authors Jerry Johnson, Daniel Showalter, And Sara Hartman, Erin Mchenry-Sorber
The Rural Educator
TRE editor Erin McHenry-Sorber recently spoke with three of the authors of the biennial report on the status of rural education published by the Rural School and Community Trust in partnership with the College Board and AASA: The School Superintendents’ Organization. Why Rural Matters 2018-2019 The Time is Now examines the state of rural education in each of the 50 states in the United States. The authors describe the significance of the report and its implications for policy and practice.
Leadership Challenges Of The Rural School Principal, Barbara Klocko, Riley J. Justis
Leadership Challenges Of The Rural School Principal, Barbara Klocko, Riley J. Justis
The Rural Educator
As stress impacts the organization and operations of a school, leader stressors may be determined by the setting, years of experience of the leader and the greater educational landscape in which the principal must lead. The researchers sought to differentiate between the perceived stress and joy of urban and rural school principals. Findings derived from this time series design inquiry suggest that despite external influence, there is limited change in reported stress of rural school principals. Though the leadership in any setting is complex and multi-faceted, the researchers identified and assessed contributing factors.
It Starts With Us: Including Refugees In Rural Schools And Communities, Alice M. Wille, Miranda K. Maher, Sibyl R. Cornell, Angelica Coumanova Kim, Brad Reimers, Robyn S. Hess
It Starts With Us: Including Refugees In Rural Schools And Communities, Alice M. Wille, Miranda K. Maher, Sibyl R. Cornell, Angelica Coumanova Kim, Brad Reimers, Robyn S. Hess
The Rural Educator
Rural school personnel across three districts and states were interviewed to learn their experiences working with refugee youth and their families. These eleven individuals held different roles including administrators, special service providers, and teachers of English language learners (ELL). Through qualitative analysis, the broad themes of communication, differences, resources, curriculum, collaboration, and family-school relationships were identified. Data were used to develop recommendations for promoting the inclusion of newcomer youth in rural schools.
Educating For Sustainability In Remote Locations, Chris Reading, Constance Khupe, Morag Redford, Dawn Wallin, Tena Versland, Neil Taylor, Patrick Hampton
Educating For Sustainability In Remote Locations, Chris Reading, Constance Khupe, Morag Redford, Dawn Wallin, Tena Versland, Neil Taylor, Patrick Hampton
The Rural Educator
At a time when social, economic and political decisions, along with environmental events, challenge the viability of remote communities, educators need to better prepare young people in these communities to work towards sustainability. Remote locations can be defined by their inaccessibility rather than just distance from the nearest services, while the sustainability construct encapsulates a range of community needs: environmental, social, cultural and economic. This paper describes experiences that involve innovative approaches towards educating for sustainability in remote locations in six diverse countries: South Africa, Scotland, Canada, United States of America, Pacific Island Nations, and Australia. For each, the nature …
Rural Exposures: An Examination Of Three Initiatives To Introduce And Immerse Preservice Teachers Into Rural Communities And Rural Schools In The U.S. And Australia, Robert Mitchell, Allison Wynhoff Olsen, Patrick Hampton, James Hicks, Danette Long, Kristofer Olsen
Rural Exposures: An Examination Of Three Initiatives To Introduce And Immerse Preservice Teachers Into Rural Communities And Rural Schools In The U.S. And Australia, Robert Mitchell, Allison Wynhoff Olsen, Patrick Hampton, James Hicks, Danette Long, Kristofer Olsen
The Rural Educator
One ongoing challenge that educator preparation programs frequently encounter is their limited ability to authentically expose preservice teachers (PSTs) to rural schools and potential careers in rural school districts. To remedy this concern, faculty at three institutions in both the United States and Australia have developed targeted initiatives designed to provide initial exposure to rural schools, build a rural-intensive element within a practicum course, and establish rural immersion experiences for PSTs. A detailed look at the structure of these programs, a comparison of these three diverse approaches, and recommendations for the expansion and sustainability of these efforts are highlighted within …
Space And Place In Rural Program Implementation: A Look At Two Early College Programs In Ohio, Ann Allen, J. Kessa Roberts
Space And Place In Rural Program Implementation: A Look At Two Early College Programs In Ohio, Ann Allen, J. Kessa Roberts
The Rural Educator
Employing concepts of place and space, we consider the implementation of Early College initiatives in two small school districts in Ohio, situated in very different regions of the state. One is a rural district near the foothills of Appalachia, and the other is a small town district on the shores of Lake Erie. The paper examines data collected through a state-wide evaluation project. Our analysis suggests that where a school is located matters to the kinds of resources, opportunities and constrains it has for implementing state programs. Resources like transportation, access to college partners, and even proximity to other school …