education, rural

"Every morning, Shaka and his little sister Nandi walk with their father to school. Though the journey is long and hot, they arrive at school happy to see their friends and ready to learn. Then one day, their father gives them terrible news: he has to go work in a mine far away, and they won't be able to go to school anymore. The route is too dangerous for them to walk alone, so they'll have to stay home. But when they discover a yellow toy bus in the dirt, Shaka and Nandi let their imaginations run wild. Could they buy their own school bus? Or build one themselves? Their plans prove much harder than they thought--but just when they're about to give up, Shaka and Nandi come up with an ingenious solution to get to school, one that will take the whole community to help"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of the young woman whose desire to help Appalachian children resulted in the creation of boarding schools and a college in rural Georgia where youngsters could work as well as study.

Argues that China's Cultural Revolution fostered dramatic improvements in the social, political, and economic development of the country's rural areas.

Discusses the school life of children in pioneer times, including lessons, books, teachers, examinations, and special days. Includes activities and sidebars.

John Wood, former Microsoft leader, explains why he left his powerful position in the company to help improve the educations of Nepalese children and shares what he learned about life, ambition, and faith during his experiences.

Presents a brief history of the one-room schools that existed in the United States from the 1700s to the 1950s.