Full Description
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.
Contents
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
