This publication highlights important work being undertaken on behalf of and within rural schools. SERVE is taking a look at exemplary rural schools and programs from around the SERVE region. Six articles spotlight some of the exciting work taking place in rural schools throughout the Southeast. Each Senior Policy Research Analyst chose a school that provided an example of an exemplary rural school and exemplary practices in each of the six states. An article about SERVE's work with local superintendents in the six states; an interview with NREA's Executive Director, Bob Mooneyham; and an interview with Shelley Marsh, the 2002 NREA Rural Teacher of the Year are also included. (Individual articles contain references.)