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Ballou, Dale; Podgursky, Michael – Rural Development Perspectives, 1995
Analysis of data from the Schools and Staffing Survey, 1987-88, reveals that compared to metropolitan schools, nonmetropolitan schools are smaller, have fewer teachers with advanced degrees, and offer fewer advanced or remedial classes. However, smaller rural schools often provide smaller classes, more teacher attention, and a less stressful…
Descriptors: Delinquency, Discipline Problems, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
