Economy, Efficiency, and Equality: The Myths of Rural School District Consolidation.

Sher, Jonathan P.; Tompkins, Rachel B.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ158783

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1977

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: N/A

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Economy, Efficiency, and Equality: The Myths of Rural School District Consolidation

Sher, Jonathan P.; Tompkins, Rachel B.

CEFP Journal, 15, 2, 4-7,13-14, Mar-Apr 77

There is no strong empirical base to support the assumptions and assertions of school and district consolidation advocates. This article reviews and analyzes this body of evidence and discusses why consolidation has been so popular even in the absence of solid and reliable supporting evidence. (Author/MLF)

Descriptors: Consolidated Schools, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education, Research Problems, Rural Schools, School District Reorganization, School Size, Small Schools, Student Transportation

Publication Type: N/A

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: N/A

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A