The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-02
TEACHERS
OF ACCOMAC!.
Fifth Annual Meeting Of Edit
cational Association Held
at Onancock.
PROGRAMME IS PRACTICAL
Harry ST. 6. Tucker and Prof.
Fitzhugh, OF University Of Vir-
GINA, Among Speakers.
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Il CNANCOCK VA, Dec. Tho flfth
annual meeting Of the Accomac 1lduca-
tlonal Association was hold hero on tho
26th and eth Instant, Will, the result Of
Ii an Increase Of interest on the part OF tho
teachers About one hundred teachers
were present.
The programme was purposely nado ns
practical as possible, and included not
only interesting discussions OF real proh-
lens. but such as will undoubtedly be
! tho means Of tho solution of some OF the
problems Papers were read on the grad
Ing OF the rural school and the question
80 discussed that course OF study by
grades was adopted for tho purpose Of
making the first step towards a uniform
graduation for all OF the schools in the
county. This course Is to be placed IN
tho hands or every teacher, and Is TO
be tested In It's actual working, In the
schools and under every condition.
Another important topic was the GILL
cheney Of the books now prescribed by
law for use In tho public schools. After
an interesting and practical discussion,
written votes were takon on each book
In uss as regards the satisfactorness OF
the results obtained by the teachers IN
Its use. These ballots were placed In the
hands OF permanent committee, who
will mako recommendations TO the state
Board OF Education, both rs regards the
standing Of tho books from tho point OF
utility and with View TO suggesting
other books In the place OF those that
were voted unsatisfactory. The repre-
aentativcs of several OF tho leading pub
fishing houses were present, and were
accorded the privilege Of the floor IN
the discussions.
On Thursday evening scholarly and
helpful paper was read by Professor
Jones, head OF the department OF educa-
tion In the State Female Normal School
at Farmvile. emphasizing the Industrial
side of education, Mr.. Jones was active
in becoming acquainted with the teach
crs. and many Of them expressed the
appreciation Of his help and suggestions.
on the same evening lecture was deliY-
cred by DR.. W. s. Currell professor OF
literature in Washington and Lee Uni,
varsity, on Education and the Higher
Life which was thoroughly enjoyed by
the large audience. DR., Currell has In
the two times that he has lectured on
the Eastern Shore become a favorite
not only with tho teachers, but also
among the peopla.
On Friday evening splendid addresses
we're delivered by Harry st. G.. Tucker,
agent OF the Southern Education Board,
and Professor Thomas Fitzhugh. OF the
chair Of Latin In the University OF VIZ
ginla. Mr.. Tucker spoke on the necessity
schools as the main hope for the indus
trial advancement OF the State. dealing
with local conditions in telling manner.
laying emphasis on the low salary OF
female teachers Mr.. Fitzhugh encour-
aged the fostering OF system or pubic
sciols that would more easily give TO
the Virginia youth the opportunities lot
high school and university education
The addresses by the visitors and the
parers and discussions OF the teachers
tkemelves were distinctly uplifting. but
perhaps nothing was OF more practical
good to them than the educational ex.
hiblt that was held, Thia consisted or
the work OF the pupils In almost all OF
the schools. and the teachers In session
were divided into committees for the pur
nose OF Judging the work and awarding
certificates OF merit to those pupils who
had sent In the best and second bcs'
In each kind OF work In this way
a stimulus was given to the pupils them.
selves, and an opportunity was afforded
the teachers for examining into each
others methods and thus for tho gaining
OF new ideas for their own work.
The officers OF the association were
Professor Edgar Sydenstficker, of tho
Onancock High School, president, and
Mr.. John D. Grant. Jr., secretary. For
tho following year Professor A. l.. Bur
ger. Of the Pungoteague District Hlgp
6ch0O!, ana ". W. SiiiesPps, " Wv O'A.A
colleague Graded School. were elected
pre sident and secretary, Under the ener-
getic and careful supervision of County
Superintendent Joynes, the schools nave
made great progress during the last re-"
yeara. The consolidation Of the smaller
schools Is being pushed forward. and
public sentiment In favor OF good schools
is steadily growing.
Tho schools are all run on schedule
time, and the daily schedules filed In the
superintendent's Office SO that no can
know what every pupil In tho whole
county is doing at any time. a close
supervision Is thus made possible.
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