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Supporting a Strong Sense of Purpose: Lessons from a Rural Community
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Shamah, Devora – New Directions for Youth Development, 2011
Many rural youth leave their small home towns, at least temporarily, to pursue education and work opportunities after high school. A strong sense of purpose will likely help these young people navigate their transition to adulthood away from the comforts of home. A case study of high school students in a remote rural county in the Pacific…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Rural Youth, School Activities, Academic Achievement