Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-11-03


In order that the true object of the Common
School system in Black Hawk County may be
more fully reached, higher standard of prep
aration is necessary on the part OF teachers,
Therefore
Resolred, That we, rs teachers, feel the need
OF tins, and recognize among other efficient
means County Institutes as among the best in
giving higher tone, and more liberal idea,
10 the art of teaching. ss.r-E
RESOLVED. That it is a mark of the lire teacher
to avail himself of all such opportunities for
improvement in his calling.
Resoired, That all whining, and croal<inc
ana protestations, on the part of inefficient
teachers, Will aerer increase compensation or
elevate the teachers mission to its proper po-
sition; but that this can be reached only by
bringing into the field of education a CORPS of
teachers Of sufficient number, and of sufficient
then it Will elevate itself, and will then be
justly honored as a science and a profession.
Resolved That the large attendance at this
institute shows that a majority of the teachers,
at least, in this County are alive to the proper
performance of their duties, and are striving
TO elevate the standard Of Education among
the people. ..Hf. .....t
ResolUed, That those who deem it unnecessa
ry to attend Institutes, are drones in the hive
OF learning, and only serve to give aid to the
low, vulgar notions of ignorance, and help to
degrade the Teacher S Profession. .f4 r.
ReSotued, That it is ofihe greatest Importance
for teachers 70 make frequent visits to other
schools than their own. NJ =
JtSDtCt, a nat W y Neclil u necessary that the
standard of examination of teachers be raised
by our County Superintendent.
Resolved, That the interests of Education de-
mand change In the County SUPPLEMENTARY,
in this state. We, therefore recommend that
ouFState laws be so amended thai the term of
office be extended, and the County Superin-
tcndent receive q salary sufficient to enable
him to devote his whole time To the interests
OF our schools. ......... ...
Resoiped, That while We hold the necessity of
County Institutes, we would recommend that
District Institutes be held at different places
oftencr than once year. '-,'
Resolved, That all teachers and school officers
ought 70 subscribe for the loua Instructor, and
School Journal" g.. ~. III
IesTged, That we tender our sincere thanks
10 Nj. George Ordway, our County Supern-
tendent and to Mr.. b. r. Hood, for their zeal
and uiitiring energy in conducting and in add
Ing lnteress aofhe exercises of our Institute
RESOLVED, That we tender our thanks TO Mr.
L. w. Burnhan for the loan OF eae OF his sca b.
met organs for the use of the Institute and
thar we consider this kind of instrument adj
mitahlg adapted for use In Common Schools
Resolved, That while we were made glad by
the presence of a mum Der of the citizens OF Wa
teIluo, we regret that the great majority "werc
apparently unconscious OF there being an In
stitute in town.
-ReSoirel. That report of the proceedings of
this institute be furnished for publication To
the Waterloo Courier, to the Cedar Fails GA
lIsrTE, and TO the Io,ca Instructor and School
Journal.
c. o. KSEPPER,
~. L. Hoop,
W. W. ESGLE, Co,Hmtttss
MARY e. PRATT
30. .. -. MARY BoYLEs, Es..