What caused families in rural areas of North Dakota in the early 1930's to not send their kids to school

UND Scholarly Commons (University of North Dakota) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Caden Fritz
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Abstract

Family poverty, Farmstead labor, school distance, and cultural traditions caused families who lived in rural areas of North Dakota to keep their kids out of school in the early 1900's. As a result, it interfered with state school laws.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Education in Rural Contexts Historical Education Studies Worldwide Parental Involvement in Education

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UND Scholarly Commons (University of North Dakota)
Publication date
6 February 2026