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Consolidated schools gain traction in rural Iowa
A Iowa speaker argues for consolidating one-room schools into larger units to improve education and social life. He cites Marathon and Milford as early examples with buses, modern facilities, and planned agricultural and domestic programs. He warns the old system hinders high school level training and retention of rural youth.
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Buena Vista County
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