Small Schools, Education, and the Importance of Community

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.

Small Schools, Education, and the Importance of Community 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. The three approaches described include: leadership by K-12 teachers, administrators, and school boards, particularly in the areas of developing schools as community centers, community as curriculum, and school-based economic development. Succesful case studies are also included.

Chapter 1- Overview
Chapter 2 - Rural Distress and Survival
Chapter 3 - Economic, Social, Cultural, Geo-Political, and Environmental Distress in Rural America
Chapter 4 - Survival: The Small School and the Importance of "Community"
Chapter 5 - Conclusions About Rural Distress and Survival
Chapter 6 - Working Together for Success: Small School Leaders Guide To Resources for Rural Community Development, Revitalization, and Renewal
Chapter 7 Appendix A - Research on Community Service Education
Chapter 8 Appendix B - Sample Student Learning Activities Using Community as Curriculum
Chapter 9 Appendix C - Sample Activities for Developing A School-Community Vision and A School Leaders Guide With Useful Tools for Community Development
Chapter 10 Appendix D - Community-School Design Conference Agenda
Chapter 11 Appendix E - The "Rool" Community and School Simulation Activity
Chapter 12 Appendix F - Human and Non-Human Resources Providing Assistance to Rural Communities and Schools