Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1895-05-02
EDUCATIONAL.
Timely Suggestions for Trustees,
Teachers and People.

1t has been shown time and tim,
again by actual results in taking the
school census, that it is impossible tc
make a true, full and complete list of
pupils without making house tt
house canvass, aud plying parents and
guardians with questions. Now anG
then q lazy trustee undertakes to do
the work without so much labor, but
the effort invariably results in loss tc
either the district or the State. Such
a trustee ought to be removed from
office.
Pupils who have completed the com.
mon school branches with a fair de
gree of proficiency should be encour.
aged by teachers and parents to take
the examination for graduation on the
last Thursday in June. which is the
appointed by law. To pass the ex-
animation successfully is distinction
to be proud Of; and the handsome di
ploma which the State furnishes, I'M
der the seal and signature of the Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction.
is badge OF honor that should be
highly priced. The examination will
be conducted by the B 'ard appointed
by the County Superintendent. Re-
member the date.
Teachers, you should attend the
meeting of the Kentucky Education
al Association at Lexington July 1-3
1t is there that you will come in touch
with the leading educational men and
women of your State; there you will
get new enthusiasm in your great
work; there you will get fuller ap
probation Of the dignity of your pro-
fession than ever before.
Besides, Lexington, with all of its
schools and colleges, it present attrac
tons and historic associations, is we'll
worth visiting even if the Association
were not to meet there.
The railroads have deal generously
with us in giving one fare for the
round trip. The expenses will be but
little in the city, as reduced rates will
be accorded on everything.
Noble workers in the great cause,
let us make a good showing at this
great State meeting!
Taking the census of school child
rem is an important matter. Every
conscientious trustee whose duty it is
to make the enumeration will make
1t carefully and correctly. There is
no excuse whatever for emitting the
name of any pupil whose age is be-
tween six and twenty years; there is
none for enrolling a person under six
or over tweny. However, the first
day Of July is the date as of which
al ages are fixed. A child who will
complete his sixth year before July
lst must be included; 1.-THE boy or girl
who must not be included. Marriage
is no bar to enrolment, If the age is
within the above stated limits. We
do not believe there Is trustee in the
county who is so full of greed or SO
empty Of principle as to willfully 60
outside his boundary in order to in.
Crease his list. But the Superintend.
ent will closely scrutinize all the re
ports when they are in, to guard
against error and fraud.
.s C.
The Kentucky Educational Asscci-
alton will be in session at Lexington
July l, Q and 3, These dates were
chosen in lieu Of those formerly selee.
ted at the earnest request Of the local
committee ON arrangements and Of
other friends of the association. The
demand for change of time grew
out of the fact that the original dates
oonAicted with thossbof other import
ant meetings.
County and city Superintendent
will be given almost q day to them
selves to discuss questions pertaining
specially to the work Of superintend
ence, during which time there will b
no other proceedings. Let every tru'
and active superintendent be present
ready and willing % ny and do BIZ
part
Every teacher, invited 70 take
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