Essay On Distance To School

Distance to school for primary and secondary education is something which most school districts try to focus on eliminating as much as possible. Some areas have more density, and therefore able to have schools very near their students. Students living near their schools are often able to walk or bike to school. Children who walk or bike to school are known to have lower rates of obesity, which means a higher morale and academic achievement. Others, are more sparse, and students are required to travel long distances on a daily basis. These factors determine how well district racial integration works, how well school consolidation works, and how well students who choose to open enroll will perform. In rural areas of the United States, school consolidation is an increasingly common trend. This is done to cut down on the number of teachers needed to serve districts, while also allowing students to have access to a greater number of specialized courses. However, it has the unfortunate issue of causing many students to have to travel greater distances to school. This issue could manifest itself in poorer academic achievement in students, along with reduced amount of participation in extra-curricular activities. Another common reason for increased school travel in the United States is for equity. While a noble cause, equity can often mean

This is mostly limited, and with different types of schooling. It is important to note however, because the vast majority of students attend the school closest to their home. In the New York City small school initiative, Schwartz, Stiefel, and Wiswall (2013) found that for every mile further from the school, students were 10% less likely to attend that small school. This could be attributed to students being located within other small school zones, or simply wishing to attend the larger school which could be located