WASHINGTON - Rural students perform better in science than their urban counterparts, and rural teachers are generally happy with their schools, a federal study says.
While many education reports examine urban issues, this Education Department study provides a snapshot of what's happening in rural schools. In all, about a third of U.S. public schools are located in rural areas. Generally, areas with fewer than 500 people per square mile are considered rural by the Census Bureau.
When it comes to achievement, the report released Wednesday finds science is a strong subject for rural students....
