Arlington, VA--Why Rural Matters 2007: The Realities of Rural Education Growth is a snapshot of rural education that provides essential information on the condition of rural education in the 50 states and uncovers new trends and challenges facing rural educators. Here you will find press releases related to the report.

Arlington, VA--Students who attend consolidated rural high schools face longer bus rides and are less likely to participate in extra-curricular activities because of the challenge of transportation.

Washington, DC—While numerous studies have documented that small schools effectively boost student achievement, especially among at-risk students, a new report now summarizes the vast research literature that explains just why small works in schooling.

(Everton, AR)-Contrary to assurances from school reorganization advocates, state-mandated annexation and consolidation of Arkansas school districts has resulted in school closings, according to a new study prepared for Arkansas Advocates for Community and Rural Education by a national nonprofit organization.