More than 50% of America's schools today exist in rural settings. This book addresses the distinctiveness of rural school leaders, identifies issues encountered by administrators, faculty, and students, and concludes by proposing new standards for rural schools in general and their leaders. This book will be of special interest to everyone involved in the operation of a rural school district.

Contributions by: Alan De Young, Mary Jean Ronan Herzog, Robert Pittman, Penny Smith, Marilyn L. Grady, Bernita L. Krumm, Edward W. Chance, Robert C. Morris, Les Potter, Richard M. Haynes, Casey Hurley, Eleanor Blair Hilty, Anna Hicks, Bob Houghton, William Clauss, Emil J. Heller