The History of School Consolidation: How America Merged Thousands of Rural Schools
School consolidation represents one of the most significant transformations in American education history. Between 1930 and 2020, the number of public school districts in the United States decreased from approximately 128,000 to fewer than 13,000, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This dramatic reduction reflects a century-long movement that reshaped how communities educate children, preserve local identity, and maintain educational heritage.
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