{"product_id":"the-rural-blind-spot-9781806867929","title":"The Rural Blind Spot","description":"Despite comprising nearly one-fifth of the U.S. student population, rural schoolchildren remain underrepresented in education policy discourse. The Rural Blind Spot: Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Education Finance and Policy confronts the persistent marginalization of rural education in state and local policy debates, where the dominant urban-suburban lens often obscures the distinct needs and challenges of rural schools.\nAmong the important questions addressed by the chapters in this book are\nWhat are the effects of enrollment declines on school financing?\nDo existing school finance formulas adequately compensate rural districts for the unique transportation issues they face?\nShould state school finance systems include adjustments for rural district size, geographic location or their unique experiences with multi-language learners or children with exceptional needs?\nTo what extent does educational aid improve academic outcomes in low-income rural schools?\nWhat are the implications of expanded school choice for rural school districts?\nShould states mandate consolidation of small school districts or should states incentivize consolidation and resource sharing? If yes to incentives, how should those incentives be designed?\nRejecting the notion that rural schools can be understood through an urban lens, this book offers a rigorous, context-sensitive approach to rural education finance. It is essential reading for scholars, researchers, and graduate students committed to equity, policy reform, and the nuanced study of rural schooling in the United States.","brand":"Emerald Publishing Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52286021828896,"sku":"9781806867929","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9781806867929_3058241.jpg?v=1788199672","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/the-rural-blind-spot-9781806867929","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}