THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO ESTABLISH A 4-YEAR BUSINESS AND DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CURRICULUM TO SERVE AS A GUIDE FOR IMPLEMENTING AND IMPROVING PROGRAMS IN THE STATE. THE MATERIAL WAS DEVELOPED BY STATE BUSINESS EDUCATION SUPERVISORS AND TRIAL TESTED AMONG BUSINESS EDUCATION COORDINATORS AND TEACHERS AND IN SEMINARS. BASED ON 26 STATEMENTS…

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…

To help in providing high quality school programs in rural communities which do not generate adequate revenue dollars, a model of sharing and pairing services between schools is being used in southeastern Minnesota. The cooperation model, which includes four small districts, consists of eight or nine basic programs which are coordinated by a…

A MORE STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT COULD BE PROVIDED IN MANY IOWA SCHOOLS IF EACH SCHOOL'S ART DEPARTMENT WOULD TAKE THE INITIATIVE AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY LEADERSHIP FOR INTERNAL FACELIFTING PROJECTS. HOWEVER, IN SMALL RURAL SCHOOLS, WHERE SPECIAL ART TEACHERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, THE CLASSROOM TEACHERS MUST FILL THIS VOID BY BEING CREATIVE AND…

A PROGRAMED ALGEBRA I COURSE WAS OFFERED FOR THE THIRD YEAR TO STUDENTS OF THE CLOUDCROFT, NEW MEXICO, HIGH SCHOOL. ALL FRESHMEN (15), 4 SOPHOMORES, 1 JUNIOR, AND 2 SENIORS WERE ENROLLED. A SCHEDULE WAS DEVELOPED WHEREBY EACH STUDENT COULD COMPLETE THE ENTIRE 73-CHAPTER COURSE IN A SCHOOL YEAR. TEACHER-MADE TESTS WERE GIVEN AT THE END OF EACH…

A survey of a number of small elementary schools in the Nevada Western States Small Schools Project (WSSSP) provides a descriptive review of promising teaching practices and an assessment of additional needs. Promising practices observed include high teacher interest and pupil involvement; creativity; individualized instruction; and use of…

Based upon data derived from U.S. Office of Education biennial reports, this pamphlet presents statistical information on the changing status of the one-teacher school (1918-36) for purposes of determining the extent to which these schools have been eliminated, the rate of that elimination in recent years, and the trends of the future.…

The small rural community of Cherryville, North Carolina was examined to determine the relationship between its cultural background and its decision making processes. Specific objectives were to: (1) identify and record insights into the culture of the community; (2) include and preserve an accurate record of the cultural practices and beliefs;…

The first in a series of annual interim reports on the federally funded Experimental Schools (ES) program, this report describes the first 2 years of a 6-year research program designed to promote locally-initiated comprehensive educational change dependent upon community participation, with provision for systematic documentation and evaluation.…

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…

Although some genuine problems and disadvantages exist in small schools, educators have begun to rediscover the inherent strengths and values in schools small enough to fit the human dimensions of the child and youth. In the early 1970's, the North Central Association (NCA) Commission on Schools was pressured for recognition of the small school's…

The status of one-teacher schools in 1959 is described in this nationwide study by the National Education Association. Information for the study was gathered from 2,376 one-teacher schools in the 48 states (Alaska and Hawaii were not included), and data obtained from a 52-item questionnaire are grouped into 6 sections: (1) number of one-teacher…

Due to the tremendous energies and resources focused on bringing about acceptable educational changes in the Appalachian region, it must be assumed that numerous planning processes have been or will be brought into play prior to the accomplishment of such ambitious goals. Educational planners must be thorough and at the same time practical when…

Written in 1961, this document presents the rationales and applications of what were and still are, in most instances, considered innovative practices. Subjects discussed are building designs, teaching machines, educational television, flexible scheduling, multiple classes and small-group techniques, teacher assistants, shared services, and…

A teacher staff of 21 was employed for 6 to 8 weeks during the summers of 1967, 1968, and 1969 at Virgin Valley, Nevada, with funding provided by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Title III). The purpose of the study was to determine the feasibility of summer employment for teachers by the school system. Project design called for 3…