Abstract

This paper describes the results of a survey ofsuperintendents, who were asked to identify the most critical issues in managing and running small rural school districts. Thirty superintendents in southeastern Nebraska participated in the study. The problem of finances was the superintendents' greatest worry. They were also concerned about regional economic conditions, state regulations, salaries, and providing an adequate variety of classes. Superintendents feel that adequate financing of schools is based upon a positive perception of schools by community members, and that school boards are primarily interested in school curriculum. They are positive in their assessment of the overall quality of teachers they employ

How to Cite:

Ferre, V. A., Chang, M. K. & Lotven, B., (1987) “Rural Superintendents View Their Role: Ranking the Issues”, Journal of Research in Rural Education 5(1), 33–34.

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