Abstract

In response to the prevailing misjudgment of rural communities, which constitute the heart of our nation, Hartman and Klein (2023) endeavor to reframe and highlight the innovative collaboration occurring in rural educational settings. This transformation in perspective is made possible by the way in which they emphasize the interconnected nature of rurality and the close-knit relationships among educational institutions, local businesses, non-profit organizations, and other resources, including the natural environment. The Middle of Somewhere: Rural Education Partnerships and Innovation presents 10 chapters that shed light on a variety of recent and largely successful rural educational partnerships, offering readers the potential to replicate these efforts and advance equitable rural education across the United States.

How to Cite:

Cole, A. & Roberts, J. K., (2024) “Leveraging Local Assets in Rural Education: Book Review of "The Middle of Somewhere: Rural Education Partnerships and Innovation"”, Journal of Research in Rural Education 40(4), 1–8. doi: https://doi.org/10.26209/JRRE4004

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