Abstract
This special topic takes stock of the current state of rural education finance and policy research. Taken together the articles in this special topic highlight a major point. Rural districts and schools not only differ from those in urban areas but also differ from one another. This is perhaps not surprising given the heterogeneity of school size, community size, demographics, and the degree of rurality of schools across the United States. The articles pose a challenge for policymakers. Policies that serve one state or one rural community may not be relevant or helpful to another. Policy solutions must recognize the diversity of education challenges across and within states.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-24-2021
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1177/23328584211011607
Repository Citation
Stoddard, Christiana and Toma, Eugenia F., "Introduction to Special Topic: Rural Education Finance and Policy" (2021). Public Policy and Administration Faculty Publications. 4.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/msppa_facpub/4
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Education Economics Commons, Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration Commons
Notes/Citation Information
Published in AERA Open.
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