The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-08

counties Of a representation Of only
one. ..r -2-s 4:.". '
Under the present = arrangement
these counties cannot be reached but
a thoroughly competent and ener-
getlc man, working under the direction
or The association, and devoting his
Whole time to the cause of education
would reach these counties, forming
them into districts where, without 100
much expense, they could have their
own association meetings annually. or
sem1-annually, and in this manner the
entire teaching force Of this state
would receive the benefits which ut
| present. are being enjoyed by only a
few of its members
Mr.. Kelly did not seem sure that
such a law as he suggested might not
be looked upon, in some quarters. as
| a Kind OF force bill put his idea ia
| that 1t would be hailed with pleasure
by practically the entire teaching
force Of the state for If associations
are Of any value to the teachers of
the state these benefits would be
greatly increased of the association
was placed in a position to employ
someone to devote his entire time to
the work of the association. And that
these benefits would infinitely out
weigh the small amount each teacher
would be called upon to contribute.
Mr. Kelly says much is heard con-
cern1ng the poor teachers who are un-
able to pay this fee but he is Of the
opinion that a large per cent of the
teachers, teaching in some little rural
school, will as gladly contribute this
Zee as those receiving the larger
salaries paid by wealthier comrnuni-
ues or the state. All reforms come
slowly and meet with opposition and
no one should feel agrieved that new
propositions do not meet with instant
and hearty approval. =.
some. members of the association
may think that the work of such a.
man as l suggested employing will
conflict with the work now being done
oy other institutions Of the state"
said Mr.. Kelly. -
He says, that if he mistakes not,
professors and people engaged in some
or our higher educational institutions
are now called away from their work
70 conduct teachers Institutes, and do
otner various, kinds of work In the
state. 1t Is not too much to expect
that they do some of this work but in
his opinion much of it could be done
IN a better and more economical
way. ~ 5 2rss a: = =, ~ -,
e Continuing Mr.. Kelly said: #}rIt.,fs
TO be regretted that some, occupyinE
.algh posiffons,f seem to thing that the
work OF the association can be sc-
compllshed whether the great BODY of
teachers is reached or not, a1d fhaf
many occupying high positions seem
perfectly content to drift with the
tlde. some county superintendents,
occupying positions Of commanding
Importance, seem to give the work Of
the association absolutely no atten-
tlon; the teaching force of their coun-
ty is not represented, they appear late
at the session and hasten home to coll
lect mileage, -.
THE resolutions committee was
composed of men and women recog-
nlzed throughout the state as being
among the most loyal and enthusiastic
members of the association The reso-
luton which was brought in might per-
maps be better worded. Perhaps some
other plan might be worked out to
accomplish the same purpose. but / am.
pleased that the committee saw fit to
bring in the resolution and I hope the
teaching force of this state will adopt
as their slogan: An association, COM
posed Of the teachers Of this state.
that shall have working capital at
least equal in. dollars to the entire
teaching force of the state 4, -,
The membership from some of our
higher educational institutions is re-
gretably low when, we take into con-
slderation that these people are sun
posed to be among the leaders in all
Works pertaining to education" r.