This article from the NY Times, Colleges Discover Rural Students, connects perfectly to the work we are doing with the FRwtL project. There are lots of parts that jumped out at me but here's one that I think might help with the talking points people develop over the course of the next year:
"While students in rural high schools graduate at rates second only to suburban students (80 percent, compared with 81 percent), and perform at or above other students on the National Assessment for Educational Progress, they enroll in four-year degree programs and pursue advanced degrees at lower rates."
Lots more to ponder from the article which might spark some thoughts about how you might continue to go about the work.
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