Ordinarily, one would assume that rural school superintendents provide leadership to all the district's programs. Results from a study investigating the implementation of inclusion in Texas rural schools raises some question regarding this assumption. This article provides an overview of the study, findings, conclusions, and recommended actions for facilitating the superintendents' leadership role in implementing inclusive practices.
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