Routledge - Education In Rural America: A Reassessment

Explore the complex history and current state of rural schooling in the United States with Education In Rural America: A Reassessment Of Conventional Wisdom. This book examines how attitudes toward rural children have shifted over time, moving from an era of active reform movements to a modern period where rural education often lacks professional attention. With more than 14 million children currently attending rural schools, this text highlights a significant gap in the American education system. It addresses the reality that these students often receive only a small fraction of the nation's financial resources. By looking back at a century of reform attempts and the subsequent neglect in state and federal policy, this work provides a necessary look at the challenges facing rural communities. This title is an essential resource for those studying the social sciences, anthropology, and the history of American educational policy. It offers a deep look into why rural education has become a neglected aspect of the profession and what the historical context tells us about the current landscape of schooling for millions of American children.