Screen LibrarySmall schools, education, and the importance of community：pathways to improvement and a sustainable future
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Rowman & Littlefield Education,
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| Publisher Address: | Lanham, Md. |
| Publication Dates: | c2011. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | xi, 197 p.: ; 23 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781610480147 (hardback) 1610480147 (hardback) 9781610480154 (paper) 1610480155 (paper) 9781610480161 (electronic) 1610480163 (electronic) |
| Index Number: | G571 |
| CLC: | G571.20 |
| Call Number: | G571.20/A244 |
| Contents: |
"Published in partnership with the Association of School Business Officials International." Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-194) and index. "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. Successful case studies are also included"-- Provided by publisher. "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. Successful case studies are also included"-- Provided by publisher. |