Study looks at supports for poor, rural students with special needs

A recent Kansas State University study found a strong relationship between rural poverty and developmental and educational outcomes and, as a result, the researchers came up with three tips for those working with low-income students or those with special needs in rural areas. Their suggestions: improve programs for female students with special needs, consider the difficulties of low-income families when establishing parent programs and advocate for anti-poverty efforts. Education Week/Rural Education blog (8/12)   http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/rural_education/2011/08/educators_offered_suggestions_for_working_with_poor_rural_mothers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RuralEducation+%28Education+Week+Blog%3A+Rural+Education%29