Possible Consolidations of Rural Schools in Delaware: Based on a Survey of the Public Schools of Delaware (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George Drayton Strayer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0365803413 ISBN 13: 9780365803416

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Rethinking rural schooling in Delaware, with a plan that could reshape its future

This nonfiction study presents a state‑level plan to consolidate one‑room and small rural schools into larger centers. It argues that bigger schools with more teachers and better facilities can deliver a broader, more modern curriculum.

The work uses Delaware’s current schools, roads, and enrollment data to outline a practical path for reform. It discusses transportation, teacher recruitment, and how to align schooling with rural life and local needs.

• Why consolidation can create more time for teaching and a richer course of study
• How school transportation and highways influence access, safety, and attendance
• The role of qualified teachers and the shift from small, isolated schools to larger centers
• Strategies for high school expansion, including two‑ and four‑year programs

Ideal for readers interested in the history of education reform and state planning in the early 20th century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365803413
• ISBN 13: 9780365803416
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 66