Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-01-12
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Since we wish to adopt your
columns as mediums of commun-
ication with the teachers and di-
rectors of the county, we wish in
your next issue to address q card
to them, in which we would say
that every one should be a read.
er of his county paper, and there
by keep abreast of the county
news and other proceedings. A
slight expenditure for reading
matter is to be recommended to
those who would claim to be la
borers in the great cause of edu-
cation. We would further say
that in the last few years there
has been much done toward build
ing up the schools of the county;
yet there remains much that can
be done with but an effort upon
our part. There are grave respon-
sibilities resting upon us. The ed
vocational interest of the youths of
o county or even district is some
thing that will not bear neglect
and betrayal in the discharge of
the duties imposed in us brands
us as unfaithful and as imposters
upon an innocent public. We
wish to in the beginning get our
duties properly before us, that we
may be the better able to dis
charge them. To speak of the
Directors, we look upon them as
educational guardians of their res
pective districts, and as having
a very sacred interest to their
care. 1t is to be regretted that
many Of our people have learned
to look EXCLUSIVELY to the public
for the education of their children,
and since such is the case, the DIES,
tiny of many youths depends upon
the skilful management of the pub
lie schools. We would have ev-
cry one who is in anyway connect
ed with the schools, consider that
our acts will tell for good OF evil
in some boys or girls .destiny-a
consideration which should be
carefully weighed. We think one
of the first efforts of a board of d.
rectors should be to keep harmo-
ny among the patrons, because we
are taught, that in "union there is
strength" but divided, we fall.
Let prudence always prevail and
surely success is ours. One 9th
er suggestion to directors in the
matter of electing teachers to your
districts, since you are represen'
tatives and subject to criticisms
and censure always keep the law
in your favor. Employ schoo'
teachers and not school "keep
ers'. Time is an important factor
with most of the children that at
tend the public schools and the
best association that can be haC
for them is the cheapest, even at 6
few dollars and cents more in the
month on the teachers salary
We will cheerfully lend any aid il
our power in procuring the servi
ces of competent and efficient
teachers. Teaching has lost thu
dignity that it once had, and W.
can see no other cause than a con
tinued imposition upon the profes
sion, and such being natural t.
any calling unless restrictions ar
thrown around, we think it tim
to come to a consideration of tn
matter. Our sympathy is YER
much extended toward som
young teachers, but consistency
a jewel, we dare not hazard the in
} terest of the pupils of whole dis
trict in discrimination for one
however worthy he may be. w
don't think it to the best interes
and elevation of the schools of tn
county to issue certificates, nc
that we want to crowd out tn
! primary teachers but it is, that W
want them to prepare themselve
for doing better work, for to be a
) honor to the profession, and fo
to command a better salary
Some teachers of years experienc
,, have but little idea of the frs
principles Of teaching. No pro
gression but to simply drift alon
in the same old way is their idea
Of the school-roOm work. SUI
cessful teachers as class ar
reading people and in them is pre-
gress, and pupils entrusted to thei
care may be expected to do wei
Hoping to meet many teacher
| end directors In the near futur
: and that we may be d means c
. helping to put the cohorts of ignC
rance to flight we most respectful
Is subscribe, JOHN 7. HARDIN,
Go. Supt. Pub. Ins