Participation in this research study involves completing an anonymous survey about experiences with, and perceptions of, Hope Schools. There are no known risks associated with this research. The benefits of participation include contributing to findings that will inform rural districts in Arkansas ways to attract enrollment following school consolidation.

Responses will be anonymous and confidential. No email data will be collected in this survey, and all demographic information will be reported in aggregate form. Data will be stored securely and accessed only by the researcher.

Participation is entirely voluntary. Participants may choose not to participate or withdraw at any time without penalty. If there are any questions about this research, please contact  [email protected]  or the dissertation advisor, Dr. Sara Lawrence at [email protected]. For questions about rights as a research participant, contact the Texas A&M-Texarkana IRB at [email protected].