Small schools, education, and the importance of community
Subtitle: pathways to improvement and a sustainable future
By: Tim Adsit
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Education
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Lanham
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781610480147; 9781610480154; 9781610480161
Subjects: Community and school; School improvement programs; School size; EDUCATION / Aims & Objectives
Description: "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"-- Provided by publisher.

"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.