Small schools, education, and the importance of community : pathways to improvement and a sustainable future / Tim L. Adsit.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adsit, Tim L., 1948-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Community and school--United States.

Community and school.

School improvement programs--United States.

School improvement programs.

School size--United States.

School size.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (315 p.)

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This book focuses on three successful approaches for using the school as a catalyst for community development and revitalization, particularly in rural areas. The strategies also work well in suburban and urban areas. Succesful case studies are also included"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Dedication; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1; Overview; 2; Rural Distress and Survival; 3; Economic, Social, Cultural, Geopolitical, and Environmental Distress in Rural America; 4; Survival; 5; Conclusions about Rural Distress and Survival; 6; Working Together for Success; Appendix A; Research on Community Service Education; Appendix B; Sample Student Learning Activities Using Community as Curriculum; Appendix C; Sample Activities for Developing a School-Community Vision and a School Leaders Guide with Useful Tools for Community Development; Appendix D

Community-School Design Conference AgendaAppendix E; The "Rool" Community and School Simulation Activity; Appendix F; Human and Non-Human Resources Providing Assistance to Rural Communities and Schools; References; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

979-82-16-32633-5

1-283-09894-6

9786613098948

1-61048-016-3

OCLC:

727806600