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The case study is then analyzed through the lens of the four basic EI abilities

and the voices of experienced educators provide guidance and insight throughout

and children are coached to practice assertive behaviors and avoid the victim role

many diverse populations and communities face emergent and long-standing patterns of educational exclusion and marginalization

Small Districts, Big Problems Anne Oppenheimer Las Vegas exists at theThe authors of this volume visited 25 small school districts in the US to meet, observe and interview students, teachers, principals and administrators. Here they present research that connects with reality. Through their fascinating description of the physical and educational landscape, the authors capture life in nonurban schools `as it is', and present information that is brutally honest. They provide the beginnings of a road map to help small,