The chronicle=news., 1915-01-12

rest Of us need do. II they lily do
their part then there is not much
that the rest of us can do.
\ thorough investigation has
shown that we are not getting tile
best results possible from the money
spent on our rural schools. The ay-
cage daily attendance OF these schools
is hUt II per cent OF the children of
school age. A teacher in a country
school must teach several grades and
many subjects, ana usually has more
pupils than are allotted to a teacher
in the city schools. This condition
calls for an experienced and highly
efficient teacher. At the present
time the country schools, in many
instances, are nothing more than
practice schools for Young teachers
who, after securing necessary prac-
ticc, secure positions in the city
schools
Again, there is little uniformity of
method in the different schools This
is directly attributable to the exist
cnCe of the antiquated district svs-
rem. Further. the area OF n county
is often so great that the county su-
pcrintondent cannot supervise effect
lively. Other objects are tnat county
school buildings are often constructed
without proper provision for lighting
ana ventilation: that school supplies
are bought at retail prices. To al
low these conditions to continue Is
II n,.it lnt fat IN "a h.4
taxpayer who supports the school n
is accordingly recommended that the
district system be abolished and that
til" county system be established.
City schools. in most instances. are
mighty efficient. and this is due in %
large measure to the fact that all
city schools are controlled by 4 con
tral hoard OF education. \ number
OF states have adopted the county
board system after extended study of
and experience with the district sys-
tenn The United States commission
OF education strongly urges this
change. \ county board composed.
rs in the city, Of public spirited men
ana women, serving without com
pcnsation, could compel n larger at
tendance, offer more attra"tiy" in |
duccmonls to experienced teachers. |
provide uniformity Of method and |
courses. adequate supervision. could |
purchase supplies at wholesale and |
obtain general high efficiency In
the country schools.
Colorado IS upon good basis Of
with the United States
department of agriculture. There OK
lists mUrUal spirit Of friendlincss
and helpfulness that has done much
10 foster improved methods OF agri-
culture in the state. This depart
mcnt has rendered valuable assist
nnce TO the Agricultural college and
the eight county agricultwiSts, Colo
RADIO should establish the same close
with the other departments |
Of the federal government, \ closer |
cooperation with the department Of |
the interior would be Of especial adj
vantage and should he encouraged.
CnUital and labor. clasp hands, |
This viii not only bring you mutual |
happiness. but it will increase your
There Is sufficient
'ultlllEtltt ltG's lltEt Is mere Il
spirit Of Justice strong enough to nm
rnyol every perplcNing difference be
tween YOU. In this era of riyiliza-
lion neither capital nor labor should /
90 back TO the dark ages to get the
with which 10 carry their
point. IIencef0rth Colorado will not
olorate It. Capital and labor help |
ls build. We need your energies,
your intelligence. If you differ
,monG yourselves or as to govern
ucnt aplolicy. you have your legal
md peaceful remedy. To this y0U
must restrict yourselves. If hereto
ore a too intense spirit of Industrial
sm has prevailed. let Il be sup
,lnE'"h by bigger. broader spirit
II statehood. Ou' Of our many Ills
md SORROWS. let us build q reunited,
;reator Colorado,
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