{"title":"Mara Casey Tieken","description":"\u003cp\u003eMara Casey Tieken is a distinguished author and educator known for her insightful contributions to the field of education. With a focus on the challenges and triumphs of rural education, Tieken's work delves into the intricacies of how educational policies impact small-town schools and communities. Her writing is both scholarly and accessible, making complex issues understandable to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is the book \u003cem\u003eEducated Out\u003c\/em\u003e, which explores the significant issue of educational inequity and the impact of decisions that often leave rural communities at a disadvantage. Tieken's meticulous research and compassionate storytelling shed light on the resilience of these communities, while also advocating for change and greater support for rural education systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an educational professional, a student, or simply someone interested in the dynamics of modern educational systems, Mara Casey Tieken's books offer invaluable perspectives. They not only educate but also inspire readers to consider the broader implications of educational access and equity in society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"educated-out-by-mara-casey-tieken-9780226841359","title":"Educated Out","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrough the stories of nine rural, first-generation students and their families, \u003cem\u003eEducated Out\u003c\/em\u003e shows how geography shapes college opportunities, from admission to postgraduation options.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA former third-grade teacher in rural Tennessee, education researcher Mara Casey Tieken watched as her former students graduated high school. She was shocked at how few were heading to college—and none were going to elite four-year schools. These students were representative of a larger national phenomenon: In 2021, 31 percent of rural adults aged twenty-five and older held a postsecondary degree, compared to 45 percent of urban adults, and rural students are especially unlikely to pursue degrees from private, selective schools. Why, Tieken wondered? And what happens to the handful of rural students who do attend elite colleges, colleges that may feel worlds away from home?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTieken addresses these questions in \u003cem\u003eEducated Out\u003c\/em\u003e—a study that shows how geography shapes rural, first-generation students' access to college, their college experiences, and their postgraduation plans and opportunities. Tieken closely follows a group of nine students for their college years and beyond at an elite New England private school that she calls Hilltop. Interviews with these students reveal the critical moments in the students' educational careers when their rural origins mattered most: when applying to college, she shows how students are hindered by limited college counselling resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce on campus, they learn that many of the school's opportunities are not available to them: they cannot access spring break trips, job networks, or low-pay-but-important internships. These students discover that home and college are very different worlds with different academic, social, and political climates—and, over time, they start to question both. As they near graduation and navigate a job market in which the highest-paying and most prestigious opportunities are located in urban centres, they begin to feel the complicated burden of their schooling: they've been \"educated out.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir stories show the costs of college for rural students: If they do not pursue higher education, they lose the opportunity for social mobility; if they do, they face a more permanent departure. These costs are individual, but rural families and communities also suffer—they lose young people with talent and skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to advocating for a higher education landscape that truly includes rural students, Tieken critiques a system that requires people to leave their rural homes in search of opportunities. Our current economy depends on inexpensive rural labour. Without meaningful change, some students will have to make the impossible decision to leave home—and far more will remain there, undereducated and overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth engaging and accessible, \u003cem\u003eEducated Out\u003c\/em\u003e presents important and timely questions about rurality, identity, education, and inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46790420103404,"sku":"9780226841359","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20641873482268.jpg?v=1756970984"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mara-casey-tieken.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}