Reviews "Overcoming Risk: An Annotated Bibliography of Publications Developed by ERIC Clearinghouses," by Wendy Schwartz and Craig Howley which also contains two critical essays on the definition and measurement of risk. In addition, the bulletin contains an index of "fugitive literature" related to rural education and small…

This bibliography was compiled to provide access to some of the latest research findings, curriculum materials, and/or developments in small schools. Previously, information relating to small schools has been incorporated with the bibliographic series "Rural Education and Small Schools, A Selected Bibliography"; however, it was felt that when…

Documents relating to rural education are cited in this annotated bibliography. The 335 citations and abstracts appeared in "Research in Education" (RIE) from April 1973 through June 1974. Also included are 149 citations which appeared in "Current Index to Journals in Education" (CIJE) from April 1973 through June 1974. Major…

The status of rural and small schools in today's society is such that it is confronted with a myriad of problems. Differing from school to school and from community to community, the most consistent rural and small schools problems are: (1) low level of instructional quality, (2) inadequate physical facilities, (3) financial instability, (4) less…

Since small school problems are magnified in rural areas and since small rural schools have suffered, consequently, from the consolidation syndrome, it is important to acknowledge the fact that due to geographical limitations some rural areas cannot consolidate and others simply prefer the small school environment. It should also be recognized…

In 1987, Congress directed each of the regional educational laboratories to develop a "rural initiative." Beginning in 1991, the U.S. Department of Education directed that the laboratories devote 25% of their effort to helping rural schools by fostering innovative rural education programs that promise to improve instruction, and by…

This study, conducted by a group of teachers, examined various aspects of multigrade classrooms in Virginia through a mail survey of the state's multigrade teachers whose names and addresses were available (87 responded). A 21-item Grade Combination Teacher Experience and Perceptions Survey developed by the study group was used to collect…

Compiled to provide access to some of the latest resource material, research findings, and/or developments in small school education, this bibliography supplements a previous bibliography which in conjunction with four others published under the title of "Rural Education and Small Schools" provides cumulative coverage. Part 1 of this…

Organization and information resources are presented to help community and school district leaders sustain and improve small high schools. Contact information and brief descriptions are provided for 11 organizations that either have a significant direct influence on educational policymaking or assemble knowledge and information helpful to efforts…

The more than 220 books, monographs, and articles listed in Sections I and II of this bibliography pertain to small schools and small school districts (generally, districts enrolling under 2,500 students), and the 54 school-community analysis publications listed in Section III pertain to any size school-community situation; all references are…

Compiled to provide access to some of the latest resource material, research findings, and/or developments in small school education, this bibliography supplements two previous bibliographies which in conjunction with four others published under the title of "Rural Education and Small Schools" provides cumulative coverage. Part I of this…

Over the past number of years, there has been a great amount of concentrated study, with an equal amount of literature, devoted to the small school in the United States. This paper explores the strengths and weaknesses of small rural schools via a literature review. Although primarily concerned with identifying the small school's alleged strengths…

Explains the educational value of picture books, what constitutes a picture book, what to look for in picture books, and how to select them for the classroom or school library. Gives advice on how small rural school libraries can get more books. Appendices describe 38 selection aids for children's literature and 10 children's book awards.…

Lists titles and citations for 94 journal articles, 33 books, 112 research reports and briefs, and 41 masters and doctoral theses on native education in Alberta. Most documents were published from 1960-80. (LFL)

This selective annotated bibliography of rural education in Canada contains 235 citations of books, government documents, journal articles, and ERIC documents available at the Brandon University library. The list is not exhaustive, but is intended to highlight activities, events, writings, and projects concerned with rural education in Canada.…