Rural schools adapt to meet challenges

Jeff DeYoung
Sep 28, 2024
Sep 28, 2024

The Fairview R-X1 district in south-central Missouri faces challenges with rising teacher salaries and transportation.
Photo courtesy Aaron Sydow

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Aaron Sydow believes his school district is doing well but says others are not as fortunate.

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