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Winter 2007 California Schools magazine

Trouble in paradise: Rural schools struggle for survival

Rural schools and districts often enjoy unique advantages—not the least of which is their location in some of the country’s wildest and most unspoiled places. But there’s trouble in paradise. Many rural districts and schools in California and throughout the country are waging an increasingly desperate struggle to stay afloat.

In This Issue

A conversation with ... Paul H. Chatman

CSBA's president-elect talks of teamwork and achievement.

Art smarts: Lessons learned about investing in a well-rounded education

Whatever its intrinsic value, arts education is stifled by the dry atmosphere of today’s results-oriented drive for core educational achievement.

Professional development: Gearing up for effective teamwork

Sometimes in the push-and-pull of varying demands on a district’s limited resources, money for educating staff can seem expendable.

Departments

Executive director's note: When you come to the fork in the road, take it

Scott P. Plotkin is the executive director of the California School Boards Association.

Editor's note: You never get a second chance to make a good first impression

Brian Taylor is the managing editor of California Schools.

If you ask me: One bill that's long overdue

State Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, serves on the Senate Education Committee.

Class Acts: Students hone their artistry in IB program

Mira Loma High School's International Baccalaureate program takes art honors.

Class Acts: ‘School-Wide Success’ builds on ‘ExCEL’lent program

Sutterville Elementary School tailors English lessons to the needs of all students.

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