Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-06-11
paourY AND EDUCATION.
The Newport Man an Earnest Sup
porter Of Better Scboois--Fssors
Continuance and Extension OF
Skilled Supervision AND
Raising Of Teachers
WAGES.

CIhe Morrisville Messenger in its issue
~ June ~ will have as its leading edito-
rial the following.)
In his Memorial address at St. Johns
bury. Colonel George Harvey, the accom-
pIished and versatile editor OF Harpers
Weekly and The North American Review,
himself son of Vermont. made signif-
cant reference to the power OF the com
mon schools in distinction to other forces
in its province of moulding the character
of the people. Indeed no more eloquent
tribute has been paid to the great work OF
the past done in this respect by the COM
mon schools. This reference made by
Colonel Harvey is of particular value IN
Vermont today because Of the partially
developed movement aimed at still more
effective work by the very agency be ex-
toIied.
In the legislative session of 1906 by
means OF the influence and good work of
a considerable number OF leaders in Yer
mont thought. there was initiated proyi-
sion to a limited extent for skilled super
vision of the common schools. In max
ing this provision the state bad the bene-
fit OF the experience Of some Of the sister
New England states which have tried and
have proven such skilled supervision.
The result has been that en- UNEXPECTEDLY
large number of the supervision units
contemplsted-a number practically
reaching to the full extent Of the appro-
priation for the parpose-hsye been
formed and are now in successful opera
ton.
As is the case with all new movements
in pioneer fields, the application Of this
plan has found a measure of opposition in
the sections affected by il and, naturally,
il cannot be said, although now in its
second year of trial, to have passed in
Vermont out of its experimental stage.
Therefore, IL remains for coming iegisla-
lures to provide for and for coming adj
ministrations 10 support the continuance
and extension of skilled supervision of
the common schools until the same shall
become as deeply rooted and as firmly es-
tablished a. any past or present essential
of vermont's public school system.
Since Lieut.-Gov. George II. Prouty en-
tered into public life his support of all
approved advance educational movements
has been unyarying. Indeed, in the pas
sage of the bill providing for the skilled
supervision above referred TO, his part
was in no sense secondary. He il a be-
lever in the plan and has very close ac-
ouaintsnce With its workings. As gov
ernor, his influence and ms. executive ac-
ton, so far as il has bearing upon the
subject, would be cast in favor of the
continuance and extension of the system
SO far a. the same could be done with due
regard to proper recognition Of state
economics. In harmony with his atti-
tude towards this special subject. his rec
ord places him on the right side OF every
question involving the betterment of our
common schools. Any snd all effort de-
signed to raise the quality OF the teach
ing element and the raising Of teachers
wages, so far as public finances win per-
init, Is sure of his studied attention. earn
est consideration and effective personal
and official interest.
This il still another matter OF the high
est importance and, perhaps, the one Of
all others having the greatest bearing up
on the future Of this commonwealth. In
the governors office a man of his type
and recognized force of character can
serve this worthy purpose to the highest
and most productive ends. George II.
Prouty is for better and still better public
schools. ADV.