Table of Contents List of Tables iv Table 1 A Sample Table Showing Correct Formatting 52 iv List of Figures v Section 1: Introduction to the Study 1 Introduction 1 Problem Statement 4 Purpose of the Study 8 Definition of Terms 10 Assumption, Limitations, Delimitations and Scope of the Study 13 Significance of the Study 14 Summary 16 Section 2: Literature Review 17 Introduction 17 Rural Communities 18 The Influence of Technology 20 Minorities in Rural Settings 21 Transportation Needs in Rural Communities 23 Rural Student Distinctiveness and Inspiration 24 Minority Student Achievement 27 Getti...

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The studies compiled by Mullis, Owen, and Phillips, indicated that most students seem to develop basic skills, which involve low-level cognition. ... In addition, the study indicated a decline in performance on tasks requiring high-level cognition (Patrick 2). ... He goes on to note that a similar pattern of deficiency in knowledge achievement is revealed by the NAEP studies of mathematics, history, literature, geography, and civics. ... Increase the amount of time in which all students, at all levels of schooling, are systematically engaged in studying and learning core subjects. .....

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In addition, parents should use the home environment to foster good study skills, complete homework before play, and to offer praise for good work. ... Instead they should use community resources such as the library or church workshops where they may offer tutors or study aides. ... Though workshop topics may cover anything from children's literature to diabetes prevention, the district always devoted several springtime sessions to giving parents strategies for helping their children prepare for the math, science, and writing sections of the TAAS. ... Moreover, when community and bus...

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Informed by relevant research and literature The discussion about what makes up sustainable and collaborative partnerships between schools and community services is not new. ... Likewise, Teese (2000) suggests that for students at the crossroads of transitioning into further study or employment, an absence of school connectedness around careers pathways can further escalate feelings of insecurity and ill-preparedness. ...

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Informed by Relevant Research and Literature The discussion about what makes up sustainable and collaborative partnerships between schools and community services is not new. ... Likewise, Teese (2000) suggests that for students at the crossroads of transitioning into further study or employment, an absence of school connectedness around careers pathways can further escalate feelings of insecurity and ill-preparedness. ...

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Hale, as a successful and popular editor, was respected for middle-class women in matters of fashion, cooking, literature, and morality. ... If they were lucky, they were taught to read in order to study the Bible. ...

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