Abstract: Uses a case study approach to determine how a rural supervisory union school district and its communities attempted to improve the union's economic feasibility and address important school needs. Efforts appear to have resulted in greater teacher involvement, commitment, and ownership of subsequent changes and promotion of teachers to administrative positions. (KS)

Title: A Study of a Rural School/Community Development Effort or What Happens between the Lip and the Cup.
Author: Carlson, Robert V.
Journal Citation: Rural Educator, v14 n1 p5-10 Fall 1992
ISSN: 0273-446X
Publication Year: 1992
Document Type: Journal Article (080); Research Report (143)
Target Audience: Researchers
ERIC Identifier: EJ458168
Clearinghouse Identifier: RC509125
Available from: UMI
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Descriptors: Case Studies; Community Development; * Educational Change; Educational Planning; Rural Development; * Rural Schools; School Community Relationship; * School Restructuring; * Staff Development; * Teacher Participation