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Bard, Joe; Gardener, Clark; Wieland, Regi – Rural Educator, 2006
The consolidation of rural schools in the United States has been a controversial topic for policy-makers, school administrators, and rural communities since the 1800s. At issue in the consolidation movement have been concerns of efficiency, economics, student achievement, school size, and community identity. Throughout the history of schooling in…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Consolidated Schools, Declining Enrollment, Academic Achievement