Publisher's Synopsis
""Two Types of Rural Schools, With Some Facts Showing Economic and Social Conditions"" is a book written by Ernest Burnham in 1912. The book provides a detailed analysis of the two different types of rural schools that existed during that time - the consolidated school and the district school. Burnham examines the economic and social conditions of each type of school and presents his findings in a clear and concise manner.The first part of the book focuses on the consolidated school, which was a new concept at the time. Burnham describes the benefits of consolidated schools, such as improved educational quality, increased efficiency, and reduced costs. He also discusses the challenges of implementing consolidated schools, such as resistance from local communities and the need for transportation.The second part of the book focuses on the district school, which was the traditional type of rural school. Burnham examines the economic and social conditions of district schools, including the cost of education, teacher salaries, and the quality of education. He also discusses the challenges of district schools, such as the lack of resources and the difficulty in attracting and retaining qualified teachers.Overall, ""Two Types of Rural Schools, With Some Facts Showing Economic and Social Conditions"" is a comprehensive analysis of the state of rural education in the early 20th century. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by rural schools and the potential solutions to improve them. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
