Community Development in Rural Texas: A Case Study of Balmorhea Public Schools.

Dewees, Sarah; Velazquez, Jose A.

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ERIC Number: EJ630462

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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Community Development in Rural Texas: A Case Study of Balmorhea Public Schools.

Dewees, Sarah; Velazquez, Jose A.

Journal of the Community Development Society, v31 n2 p216-32 2000

In a West Texas community that is 70% Hispanic, school-based community services build solidarity and contribute to well-being. The school provides social services, a community clinic, and service learning opportunities for students. This model is successful because it is self-initiated and self-organized. (Contains 43 references.) (SK)

Descriptors: Clinics, Community Development, Community Services, Hispanic Americans, Public Schools, Rural Areas, School Community Relationship, Self Determination, Service Learning

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Texas

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