Explore a detailed study of rural education in Williamson County, Texas, with clear findings and practical recommendations.
This in-depth report surveys school health, facilities, and administration in 79 rural schools. It highlights how building conditions, sanitation, water supply, and classroom arrangements impact student learning. Readers will see concrete data and thoughtful suggestions aimed at improving education in small communities.
Originally published as part of a University of Texas bulletin, the book presents a structured look at teachers, resources, and the politics of school funding. It combines descriptive evidence with practical calls for better supervision, consolidation, and modern school design.
- Detailed observations on health, sanitation, and drinking water in rural schools.
- Accounts of building layouts, lighting, seating, library holdings, and classroom equipment.
- Findings about teachers’ backgrounds, salaries, and living conditions, with implications for recruiting and retention.
- Clear recommendations on supervision, consolidation, and financing to strengthen rural education.
Ideal for educators, school administrators, historians, and policy researchers interested in early 20th‑century rural schooling and its ongoing lessons.