The Work of the Rural School (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. D. Eggleston

 
9780483048935: The Work of the Rural School (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understanding rural education’s big moment and how it’s being put into practice

The Work of the Rural School examines how schools, communities, and teachers are reimagining country education. It covers reforms in building design, classroom seating, school governance, and hands-on demonstration work that connect learning to local life.

This edition draws on early 20th‑century experiments that linked better facilities, organized play, and community partnerships with improved student outcomes. It highlights concrete steps like flexible seating, blackboard use, and practical training that aim to strengthen citizenship and local economy alike.
  • How school spaces and seating affect safety, comfort, and learning readiness
  • Demonstration methods that bring agricultural and domestic sciences into the classroom
  • The roles of teachers, superintendents, and communities in shaping an educational program
  • Real examples from rural schools and experiments that influenced policy and practice
Ideal for readers of education history, rural studies, and policymakers interested in how schools can serve the whole community.

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