Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-12-12

The Importance work to be undertaken by the edu
cationa commission whose appointment by Governor Fletcher
has announced columns is evident from the
fact that of national fame and of world affairs like
President Nicholas Murray Butter OF c"D'" University and
Telegraph company unl of the Western Union Telegraph
pany, should consent to serve in that body.
The members of the commission
standing and it would have been difficult for
Fletcher to have secured commission member
ship represent better the varied Vermont
cerned in the educational system of the State situated that
the whole problem is sure treated in the most partisan
and impartial manner.
Judge John H. Watson is recognized of vcrmonts
finest and best urss being popular with all classes is
respected by all W of the abes
business Vermont produced and he has devoted large
Auditor Horace f. Graham conceded to be of the
Vermont has had and he in thorough touch with the
ca side of education throughout the State Frank II Brooks
of Johnbuy head of the Fairbanks company
and that fact sufficient evidence of his ability Hon Eli H.
and for years efficient member of the State
mission The Hon James b. Estec only mayor of Mont
pier but is also recognized as of the most progressive
business men capital Professor A. f. futile is
principal of the Bellows Falls high school and the teachers
the State recognized his ability by making him president of the
The of the work Of The commission is we'll indicated
by the Joint resolution passed by the Legislature. That reou
substance that whereas doubt has arisen the minds
those directly related the
enay schools of the State as to the efficiency of our common
system whereas similar doubt among
of higher education regarding the adequacy of the which
the State receives from it's APPROXIMATIONS in aid thereof and
Governor Fletcher recommended the appointment of commits
sion to investigate and report this whole subject resolved
that commission Of nine persons least of whom
experts and educational work shall be appointed
by the governor to inquire into the entire educational system
and conditions of this State
1t is provided that this commission shall report the EARL
possible date the several rights duties and obligations of
the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, Mid
debury College and Norwich University with Recommended
tons will prevent unnecessary duplication and consequent
financial waste.
ing the institutions of higher learning the committee shall
recommend by bill otherwise such reorganization Of
public elementary and secondary schools adjustment the
tire educational system of the state will promote the ends
of unity, harmony. economy and efficiency
1nasmuch of the most helpful work the state has
cep necessary is eassurng to know that the
they are to receive their necessary expenses ana reE are ao
authorized employ assistance at the of the
State
This important to be considered from points
of view In the first place it Vermont in the foremost
rank among States IN movement which to spread TO
other States looking toward the intimate correlation and
cooperation between elementary secondary and higher cduca
In the second place will greater comparative
and at the time the increased efficiency of entire
educational system.
In the third place it will tend harmonic and unity the
educational institutions of our State and thus make possible the
elimination of dcord and settle educational disputes of long
standing.
In the fourth place and by means the least important
caonal progress and persuadng of national reputation
educators and masters of world problems, will advertise the
Green Mountain State throughout the country well abroad
thoroughly progressive highly profitable
publicity, which could be in other way.
Vermont is fortunate in the possession of executive far
seeing enough and wise enough to conceive OF this work and
suggest the appointment of such commission and also
In presence IN stat" capo OF DOdN or
makers broad enough and public spirited enough rise to this
opportunity to stamp the seal of true beloved
commonwealth
1t must have required no little tact AMI diplomacy
the consent of busy their respective cangs like those
named commissioners to devote their
problem of this nature and Vermont will of
gratitude to the gentlemen named and especially those whose
large interests ouSrle of Vermont would naturally
such service their part.
We say now as we said many months that believe
Vermont about TO enter Of
variety OF directions and believe people
to realize It, We hope all continue upon
theory that Vermont interests than those any
political party recognizing the fundamental truth
his party best who his State best
development in every possible