Proposed Program for the Improvement of the Rural South

This collection contains documents related to the study and improvement of rural schools in the southern United States. Sponsored by the Julius Rosenwald Fund and conducted by the Division of Surveys and Field Studies at George Peabody College, the materials include detailed statements of accounts, comprehensive reports, and analysis of rural schools. The study aimed to identify effective strategies for enhancing education in these areas. A classified bibliography is included, categorizing resources according to their relevance to rural education and its various functions. Additionally, the collection features Proposed program and Budget outlining the continuation of efforts to improve southern rural education, along with a timeline and personnel details for the planned initiatives. This collection serves as a valuable historical record of efforts to address educational disparities in the rural South and offers insight into early educational reform movements in the region.