The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-30
Inclined Planes.

In the new Bnford school In Richmond
there viii e Incorporated Innovations Of
most modern character In addition to play
grounds and open air school rooms on the roof
inclined planes will take the place of stair
ways, These planes will have a rise Of one
foot for every six feet OF length. and will be
so easy Of ascent that pupils scarcely will no.
tice them. For heating and ventilatng the
forced air system will be used, insuring an
abundance of warmth. and ct the same time
giving TO the children plentiful supply Of
ozone and oxygen Fairgrounds on the roof
and Fairgrounds IN the cellar will offer de-
nance to rain and and permit ample op-
portunity for outdoor exercise on sunny days.
The corridors will he dfteen feet wide. There
win he. also. automatic devices for regulating
the flow Of heat. ventilating wardrobes where
the wet clothes q children will be dried, per-
feet telephone system. and toilet equipment
sanitary and efficient in every way.
Reading about tho Blnford school we are
forcibly reminded Of the immense strides made
in recent years in all matters pertaining 10 edu-
cation. School systems Of today are so far
ahead Of what they used To be that we scarcely
can understand how old timers managed 10
get along The new Binford school Is typical
Of what has been accomplished. It shows the
degree % development not only IN the manner
of buildings hat in the qualifications and ahiI-
ity OF teachers. IN every depart rnent evidences
of change ard growth are abundant In the
country the old log cabin with It's half~tumbled-
down doors and its ancient windows ls prac-
hcafiy unknown, The Old country teacher.
faithful earnest and conscientious as he or
she has given way to the specialist. The
work of education la rural districts gradually
hut surely is approaching in effectiveness that
Of the largest and best institutions In nu-
rerous communities the high school once
never dreamed Of has made Its appearance,
and vehicles specially built for the purpose. are
conveying the pupils from their distant homes.
In the cities massive structures are taking
the place Of the old time makeshift, and
equipment complex and highly efficient has
driven out AMIDST entirely the narrow pro
visions Of others days. Steadily and almost
rapidly. the profession Of teaching has risen
it's place In the worlds activities and
themselves to It, do SO with the thought Of
making It a hfes work. Salaries are advano-
ing The remuneration of the teacher today
while IN many cases by no means what it
ought IN he, is forging ahead, with the promises
that in the not distant future il will reach a
proper standard. And people everywhere are
coming fully to recognize the value Of
the teachers labor and the vital Importance Of
maintaining il II at the highest proficiency
The day Of the pedagogue has passed and that
Of the enthusiastic earnest and scholarly tn
structor has dawned
And what tremendous possibilities such con-
ditons and tendencies present, Where is the
limit 10 what may be achieved: Children Of
today have advantages Infinitely beyond those
Of TIRES gone by; and If the world, through
the training which it has had could rise to
its present wonderful heights what may we
expect in years 70 come Roanoke World
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