This report describes the history and current state of education in Iowa's consolidated schools, which were an early form of school district consolidation aimed at reducing costs and improving educational outcomes. Brown provides data on enrollment, facilities, and student achievement, as well as profiles of several successful consolidated schools. This book will be of interest to educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the history of education in the United States.

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