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Rural schools overlooked: a guide to equitable education finance and policy.

The Rural Blind Spot

Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Education Finance and Policy​

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    280 pages

  • Release Date

    14 September 2026

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Summary

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.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781806867905
ISBN-10:1806867907
Author:Thomas Downes, Kieran M. Killeen
Publisher:Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint:Emerald Publishing Limited
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:280
Release Date:14 September 2026
Weight:526g
Dimensions:17mm x 156mm x 234mm
Series:Research in Education Fiscal Policy and Practice
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The Rural Blind Spot by Thomas Downes - ISBN: 9781806867905
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About The Author

Thomas Downes

Thomas Downes is an Associate Professor of Economics at Tufts University, USA.

Kieran M. Killeen is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Vermont, USA and Associate Dean for Graduate, Non-Degree, and Research Programming in the College of Education and Social Services.

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