Internet access is delayed. Per pupil costs are higher yet levels of discretionary spending are lower. The good news is that rural communities still have small schools. They're important for all kinds of reasons, so we're very interested in pointing out these advantages. Rural schools also tend to be well connected to their communities.
Schools are the places people go to for community events.
I funds to help children who attend schools in poor areas. That is the federal government's primary role for K through 12 in poor school districts. The goal of Title I is to help schools upgrade curriculum, extend learning time, provide professional development for teachers, support teacher salaries, and purchase computers. Tompkins points out that state and local funding also makes a difference in how well the needs of rural schools are met. States have different rules and policies, so some of it doesn't have anything to do with local initiative.