Rural Life and the Rural School

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kennedy, Joseph, 1858-1937

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rural Life and the Rural School" by Joseph Kennedy is an academic publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the challenges and conditions facing rural life and education, aiming to address the shortcomings and propose improvements for rural schools. It offers insights into the social and educational dynamics of rural communities, highlighting the issues that lead to the migration of youth toward urban areas. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the historical context of rural life and education. Kennedy reflects on the hardships faced by rural youth, illustrating the extended hours of labor and the lack of attractive social and educational opportunities. He indicates that these conditions have contributed to a significant urban migration, as many young people seek the conveniences and social interactions offered by cities. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and broader social observations, the author emphasizes the pressing need for systemic change to make rural living and schooling more appealing and effective. This is only the initial examination of the broader themes that will be explored in succeeding chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Peter Vachuska, Val Wooff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-08-03