Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-12
SUPERINTENDENT ACKERMAN
DISCUSSES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

In his editorial, or letter OF trans
mission OF his biennial report to tn,
state legislature, which was mad,
public this morning, Superintendent
OF Public instruction j. H. AckeF
man, who retires from the office
which he has held for twelve success
sive years January 1, 1911, to bt
succeeded by L. II. Alderman, ol
Eugene, Just elected, gives a detailed
review of the work that has been
accomplished for the public school
system OF the state the past few
years and makes some important sug-
gestions and recommendations for
the further improvement of the Ore
gon school system.
In conclusion he extends his
thanks to the people, the teachers
and officers of the public school
system and the press of the. state for
their hearty support and cooperation
In the work OF advancement in edu-
cational work and pays a high tri-
butte to Mr.. Alderman. his successor
In office, Of whom he says, In part:
IL bespeak for my successor, the
heartiest cooperation for / com
mend him as a worthy man, scholar
iy. experienced, successful and level
headed. Ho is in touch with schools
generally and Is in step with the
great forward movements for the
schools OF the state" Some of the
most important excerpts from his
editorial follow;
General Statement Of Conditions.
IAN examination OF the statistics
will reveal constant and rapid ex-
pansion OF educational development.
The biennium has witnessed very
creditable advances In all lines of
educational activities. New zeal for
learning has been inspired In the
minds Of the people and higher
standard Of education is being de-
manded. Differences OF opinion
have been harmonlzed and a broad
minded and liberal spirit to work
together for more schools and better
schools. more knowledge and better
knowledge. more truth and Letter
truth has been manifested.
by far the most significant eyi. I,
dence OF the advance OF common
schools aud OF the awakened interest
of the people generally is 10 be found
In the lengthening of the minimum
school term from four TO six months
without a protest from any source
reaching this office. II could not
have been brought about by the will
Of the legislature alone. IL could
not have ordered such a thing over
the protests OF the people. IL could |
have been done only by the cooper
alton and financial assistance OF the
people themselves. showing that they
are becoming eager and solicitous
hat ali children everywhere In the
'ihto hhoii nave tue uool ponoiOie Op-
,ortunities for self-improvement II
he term can still further be length
med TO seven months. It would In
ure to the profit OF many rural
chooIs.
County High School Fund Law.
''rhe American high scnool Is now
n established part OF our education
system. II has come TO stay. and
ny effort that tends to delay its
srfect organisation in any COM /
unity results only in delaying the
,od work that II might be doing for
O present generation.
"The total amount OF money paid Q
any district during the school year I
all be not less than $40 per pupil !
. the first 30 OF such average daily d
endance. and $50 for the second c
nor more than Sl2.50 per pupil a
Al tho remaining pupils.
The arguments In favor OF the n
eDllshment of tho county high Il
ooi FUND are (i) II increases the s.