The old log houses are replaced by good frame ones, fairly well sup- plied with furniture and apparatus. Instead of the old time teacher, we have teachers that realize that they are dealing with human souls, and so are trying to bring about a symmet- rical development of the physical, mental and moral nature of the child. The length of school term is five months, except in the Sutton independent district, which has seven months. In 1902 there were 4938 pupils enrolled, with an average daily attendance of 3194. There seems at this time to be an educational awakening in Braxton county.
Patrons are more interested than ever before, and are desirous of paying teachers better salaries.
Teachers realize that if they continue the work they must fit themselves better for it. Schools are showing great interest in library work this year, as well as in the work in general. So there seems at this time to be a spirit of im- provement along all lines of school work in this county.