Small Schools and Rural Education in Newfoundland and Labrador

Lead Researcher and Department
Dennis M. Mulcahy, PhD., Faculty of Education, Memorial University

Collaborators and Students
School districts, the Department of Education, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers Association

Funding Resources
ACOA, Business Families Foundation

Summary
The focus of my research and development work is the provision of quality education for the children and youth living in rural communities in the province. The work includes documenting challenges, issues and concerns of rural parents and educators and providing guidance and advice for responding to those challenges. I have also developed the first graduate and undergraduate courses offered by the Faculty that address rural issues in education.

Dates
1992 -

Keywords
Rural education, Rural communities; Quality of school life; Rural Growth

Locations
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
St. John's
Avalon Peninsula

Industry Sectors
Elementary and secondary schools (Educational services)

Thematic Categories
Community Development
K-12 (Education)

Departments
Faculty of Education (STJ)