The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-03-25

We purpose to mark what the author has TO
say about the public schools Of Boston. Phile-
dslphis. Baltimore. Chicago. and Indianapolis.
but before doing this we would point out some
Of his general conclusions regarding the
American school system. In summing up his
comments on the subject. he enumeratss four
elements that exert an influence on the condi-
lion OF the schools OF every city. viz the pub
lilo at large, the Board OF Education, the super
intendsnt and his stan. and the teachers As
TO the attitude Of the public toward the schools.
the outcome OF DIR. Rice's observations Is that,
In the large majority Of instances, the people
take no active interest in the machinery OF Dri-
mary education. He, ofcourse. does not mean to
say that local pride Is not exhibited In the
schools Of given municipality. But he denies
that the interest 10 inteligsnt or deep enough
to lead citizens to follow closely the acts OF the
Board Of Education. the superintendent and
the teachers. and to seek thorough knowl-
edge Of the scientific development Of children.
Az to the Boards OF Education. these are
formed on very different principles in differ
emit cities Some are elected by the people.
and others are appointed. the appointing
pewsr lying In the hands Of Mayors. Judges.
or Councilmen: In the case OF Buffalo. the
functions Of the Board Of Education are dis
charged By . committee OF the Common Coun.
ell. In some places the Board Of Education Is
~
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good deal Of mischief on It's own account, It is
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