Current Challenges and Opportunities in Preparing Rural High School Students for Success in College and Careers: What Federal Policymakers Need to Know
Publication information:
Alliance Excellent Education. 2010. Current Challenges and Opportunities in Preparing Rural High School Students for Success in College and Careers: What Federal Policymakers Need to Know. Washington, D.C.
Abstract
Given the local and national implications of the rural high school crisis, this report is intended to give federal policymakers a detailed understanding of the challenges facing rural high schools as well as the inherent assets that rural schools bring to the national education reform debate. In particular, the report underscores the need for federal solutions that effectively address the following issues: Ensuring fair and adequate federal investments; providing high standards and demanding courses; improving rural high school accountability; expanding student supports and options; recruiting and retaining highly effective teachers; building strong models of community support; setting high expectations for college and career success.