The Saint Paul globe., 1898-05-22
TEaCHERS OF ST. Paul SCHOOLS
Chicago Concludes Educational Interests
Should Be in the Hands of Educa-
tional Experts

4 Best methods for conducting the busi-
ness affairs of the board.
o. To what extent Is the provision for
room deficient.
6. The best system for appointment of
teachers.
T. The question of free school textbooks
s. The schedule of salaries as compared
with that of other cities
g. Tie quest on Of preparation of teachers,
or normal work.
10. The organization of teachers and prin-
cipals into faculties
II. The introduction Of kindergartens.
IL. The more general introduction of man
ual training.
Is. The question of keeping the schools in
certain districts open during the summer.
IA. The work of the superintendent and
the assistant superintendent.
ELLA F. YOUNG CLUB.
The Ella F. Young club of women
principals has already submitted the
following suggestions, which make ex-
cellent and instructive reading for any
body interested in the conduct of
schools in Chicago or anywhere else:
In submitting the following suggestions,
tie Ella F. Young club commits itself to
the following propositions, viz: The super
vising power should be developing, not
merely directive; the curriculum should be
planned with reference TO the factor for
whcm the schools exist; those who come
daily into contact with this factor should
I.-Such revision Of the rules of The
board of education will insure the
elimination of obsolete regulations and
the enforcement of those permitted TO
stand is desirable. The duties of all en-
ployes should he distinctly defined.
live believe that 'fads'' exist only in
the degree to which subjects are forced
upon the child, in response to no amand
from him. or continued after he has Sc
cured from them all that assists his de-
velopment. The substitution OF games
ond acfi arQfu m
system OF physical culture is ride IN
advance. Since our best opportunities for
permitting the child to express himsef
with brush, crayon, pencil and zen do
rot come when he is required to use
book we would suggest that drawing
books and writing books be discarded;
We would recommend that German and
Latin be optional, beginning in the Sew
enth grade. The appointment of German
teachers wh1 POSSESS scho ast1c attain
ments good English edu ion and ski
in managing children, would assist in
placing German en- proper basis: We
would urge closer supervision OF this I'M
portant subject subject, TO insure an the success success
have charge Of it from the kindergarten
through the Twelfth grade. Music and
drawing will more surely keep out of
fed along the lras INDICATED
lII.-As the majority of the pupils who en-
ter the elementary schools do not reach
the ninth grade, it is imperative to con-
duct the work for the benefit of the child
as such and not merely as preparation
for that grade The supervision of the
high schools by the assistant superntend-
ents whose elemeL schools con ribute
to the membership OF the high schools.
would tend to harmoniZe the work and
adapt it to the reeds of both classes of
schools. The free promotion to the ninth
grade of teachers who through the teach
ers' college or in some other manner, have
fitted themselves to meet the requirements
of the high school teachers examination,
and who are recommended by their per-
intendents as capable of managing pupils.
would relieve the hgA schools CT enc cause
of weakness, viz. the assignment of mex
perienced teachers to one Of the most seci-
Gus transition periods in the school life
of child
IV-Though a diploma should not be ex
pected by a pupil failing to complete the
course, no pupil should be deprived of the
privilege of continuing his high school
course because of failure in one subject.