Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-09-14
Educational Meeting In Forsyth.

Thirty-four teachers, the Examining Committee,
and portion Of the Superintendents of Common
Schools for Forsyth County, held meeting in
Winston on the 9th ultimo. G. L. Banner, Esq,
was called to the Chair, and Col J. W. Alspaugh
acted as Secretary. .. F.. ~...s.,
The Rev. c. Fl. Wiley, the State Superintendent
of Common Schools, was in attendance, and address
sed the meeting at length on the present condition
and future prospects of education in the State
County Educational Association was formed,
officers elected and number of resolutions passed
The meeting was also addressed by MIR. j. W. At
wood. The following resolutions among Others were
adopted by the Association:
4" Resolred, That we as teachers request the Ex-
aiming Committee to be cautious and thorough in
their examinations of applicants to teach and that
we will heartily cooperate and sustain them in the
faithful discharge of this duty.
AS it frequently happens that difficulties arise in
the Districts as to what number of days constitute
scholastic month, and for the purpose of settling
this matter, it is therefore
Resolred, That hereafter twenty days shall be
considered month for teaching, and that
teachers make our contracts with committeeman
accordingly.
Resolred That teachers have the right to classify
pupHS Ill UcSI Tie COuFcIcilCc
of the School, and to insist upon uniformity in
School Books
Resolred, That we will disclaim any teacher who
shall underbd another in order to get School, and
such will be considered by this association not
occupying an honorable position.
Resolred, That in order to abolish the complaint
the part of parents of change in school books,
will use our efforts to introduce no other books
than those recommended by Rev. G. H. Wiley,
of IN fha
State.
Resolred, That we will recognize no one as
teacher in good standing, who does not establish
system and keep good order in his school,
Resoloed, That the following hours be established
for opening and closing school each day, to-wit:
Opening school in the morning at o'clock and close
the exercises of the forenoon at II o'clock resum
ing exercises in the evening at o'clock and closing
at o'clock.
Resolred, That it is the duty of teachers to open
and close their Schools in formal manner, such
as reading d explaining portion of Scripture,
&C., and at the close of each session to give public
examination.
Resolred, That we regard the Journal of Educa-
ton, published by the General Educational Assoca-
ton of the State at the unprecedented low price Of
one dollar per annum, as being one of the greatest
auxaries to the cause of Education, and in the
profession of teaching now offered to the public,
and that We will subscribe for it and recommend it
to the teachers and all who feel an interest in the
advancement of Common Schools in North Caro-
lima"
The Association returned thanks to Messrs. Wiley
and Atwood for their addresses. Prof S. S. Jones
was selected to deliver lecture on the subject Of
teaching, the uses of the black board, maps, oral
exercises &C., before the Association at its next
meeting, to be held on the last Saturday of Novem
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