The Myth of the Little Red Schoolhouse: Challenges and Opportunities for Rural School Improvement

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Danette Parsley

Danette Parsley (issue co-editor/author) acts as Chief Program Officer for Education Northwest, overseeing the organization's programmatic work, including the development and implementation of technical assistance, applied research, and evaluation services. A noted expert in school turnaround, she works with schools and districts on rapid, inquiry-based cycles of improvement. She also helps lead the Northwest Rural Innovation and Student Engagement Network. Parsley received an Ed.D. in Organization Change from Pepperdine University.

Rhonda Barton

Rhonda Barton (issue co-editor) is the Practice Expert, Communications at Education Northwest. She serves as the organization's lead for disseminating work produced by the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Northwest and also helps to promote other, non-REL studies and products. Her articles have appeared in a number of peer-reviewed publications. Barton earned an M.S. in Communications Management from Simmons College.