| Directory > Reference > Education > K through 12 > Rural Issues National Rural Education Association
Organization of rural school administrators, teachers, board members, regional service agency
personnel, researchers, business and industry representatives and others interested in maintaining
the vitality of rural school systems across the US.
http://www.nrea.net/
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What Can I Become: Educational Aspirations of Students in Rural America
This ERIC Digest reports on the educational aspirations of rural youth compared with students
living in urban and suburban areas.
http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed345931.html
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National Data for Studying Rural Education
This digest describes datasets of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) that are
related to rural education, discusses potential uses of NCES data, and offers practical tips for
accessing these data.
http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed383518.html
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Middle Level Education in Rural America
This ERIC digest describes the development of the standard middle school and its impact on rural
areas, discusses the original goals of middle schooling, and suggests how rural schools can meet
these goals despite their small size.
http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed385426.html
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The Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI)
Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in
understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.
http://www.rupri.org/
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Rural Schools and Community Trust
Through advocacy, research, and outreach, the Rural Trust strives to create a more favorable
environment for rural schooling, for student work with a public audience and use, and for more
active community participation in schooling.
http://www.ruraledu.org/
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OESE: Smaller Learning Communities
The Smaller Learning Communities program provides funding for Local Education Agencies to plan,
develop, and implement smaller learning communities in high schools.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/HS/SLCP/
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The Role of the Rural Community College in Rural Community Development
Focuses on the ways in which rural community colleges are serving their surrounding areas in an
effort to reverse negative trends and prepare community members for the technological, economic and
societal changes that are emerging at the dawn of the twenty-first century.
http://www.ericfacility.net/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed391558.html
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Parent and Community Involvement in Rural Schools
Parent involvement programs for rural communities work best when they respond to particular
features of the communities they serve.
http://npin.org/library/2002/n00630/n00630.html
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A Practical Look at Comprehensive School Reform for Rural Schools
Examines research about whole-school reform and what rural educators can expect.
http://www.ael.org/eric/page.cfm?&scope=re&id=224&pub=x
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Checklist for Pre-Planning Rural School Facilities
It is the intention of the author to provide some help to small-school administrators in educating
the district?s planning team and in setting the stage before an architect is hired.
http://valetc.com/nuke/article.php4?sid=40&mode=&order=0
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Distance Learning Resource Network -- Star Schools
A federally funded distance education program which offers instructional modules, enrichment
activities and courses in science, mathematics, foreign languages, workplace skills, high school
completion and adult literacy programs.An ideal small rural schools connection to additional
resources for students.
http://www.dlrn.org/
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Getting Kids Ready for School in Rural America
The family, school, and community must collaborate to nurture two types of readiness in young
children--readiness to learn and readiness for school.
http://www.ael.org/rel/rural/abstract/perroncel.htm
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Minnesota Rural Education Association
Focuses on Minnesota's rural schools, including state legislative policy updates and links to other
educational organizations.
http://www.mnrea.org
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Pulling Together: Research and Development Resources for Small Schools
A collection of research and development resources for educators who work in rural settings. The
resources include Web sites, publications, training programs, model programs, and services.
http://www.ncrel.org/rural/
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OCRE
Organizations Concerned about Rural Education is a coalition of more than two dozen education,
farm, rural, technology and utility organizations. What brings us together is our common concern
for the economic future of rural America, particularly, the education of rural children.
http://www.ruralschools.org/
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Rural Education
The National Center for Education Statistics provides links to data and resources related to rural
education.
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/ruraled/
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Rural Clearinghouse for Lifelong Education and Development
An effort to improve rural access to continuing education lists publications, special projects,
and resource links dealing rith rural educational issues.
http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~rcled/
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Rural Issues Directory
Over one hundred resources on rural education, Internet connectivity, rural development, Extension,
and health.
http://www-personal.ksu.edu/~rcled/resources/resources.html
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Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools
Information from the ERIC database that relates to rural schools and small schools. In addition
are materials on Mexican American, migrant, and American Indian educational issues.
http://aelvis.ael.org/eric/
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Rural Education Directory
Search by keyword, organization name, and/or state for links to sites dealing with rural education
in the US.
http://www.ael.org/eric/ruraled/
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ERIC Clearinghouse on Rural Education and Small Schools
Includes the Rural Directory, a listing of rural education resources, information from forums and
chats dealing with rural issues, and access to ERIC digests on rural education issues.
http://aelvis.ael.org/eric/rural.htm
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Rural Issues
A list of links compiled by the Welfare Information Network covers a wide range of rural issues and
organizations.
http://www.welfareinfo.org/rural.htm
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Integrated Services: A Summary for Rural Educators
This Digest clarifies what integrated social service delivery entails and discusses major models
of service integration, as well as the important role of case management. The Digest concludes by
considering the circumstances and challenges that affect plans for this type of service delivery
system in rural America, including the needs of rural families.
http://npin.org/library/pre1998/n00189/n00189.html
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Rural Education and Training
Programs and Links Related to Rural Education and Training
http://www.welfareinfo.org/ruraledtraining.htm
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