Milford chronicle., 1921-03-11
PuBL1C SCHOOL EDUCATION is the one questi

PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION is the one question
which is vexing soul of the members of the egisla
ture of Delaware It can not dodged-it not be
met except in square facing of the question The men
who are to pass the proposed amendment Of the
school laws enactment of entirely laws, are
far over their depth and ability to solve the probems un-
less aid given them from of experience, ab-
tv and deep study educational matters 1t seemed
simple matter to the people who are not informed to
supply laws which would be just what is necessary for
public school education Educational waters run deeper
than they even dreamed and far beyond their ability to
comprehend To such the framing of school law to fit
their ideas is but moments of time in development
The problem of taxation-to them-is simple matter
they would draw law they would propose toast
over glass of cderand it would be about as capable
as they are able to draft law. But there is sober
ing hour approaching when they must vote for or against
the public schools of Delaware. This question must be
settled to the satisfaction of the and the mothers
of Delaware as well for the who have opposed
Improvement in the public schools The law which has
been prepared by special committee for the legislature
has been presented and under discussion this week
in the House Representatives Insofar it applies to
the conducting of schools it meets the requirements
but we think that election of the State Board of Ed
cation is msakethey should be appointed by the Gov
ernor Better men, better qualified to perform the work.
will had by appointment than by election 1t Will
keep the away from political interference and get
men and women the board who have broader views
than those who be chosen by election There
other points but the greater of the whole is the
ton the shall be raised That is where
the hardest knot is to believe that all forms
of wealth. such as stocks bonds and mortgages should be
made to bear just and equal part of taxation in Del
aware but just that point is the tender spot The
wealth represented by bonds and morgagesnO to men
ton stocks guard for forty and more to
prevent this from becoming part of the tax laws of
Delaware The Adams Tax law put the stat
uts but by reason technicality, it declared
constitutional and therefore imperative. We not get
ting away from question: however in these days when
there urgent need for money to for schools
Such law will be framed which will bring equality of
property on the lists This will not be accomplished
without fight and the present legislature will need
very wise steering committee to pilot the law into actual
service Senator stood for the school law
and in his paper the State Sentinel he has advanced
gument with telling effect If the purpose of the warning
interests are uncovered it will not be surprising that
there is real desire the present school law stand
This continuing and increasing the taxes for
years to support the schools If it were pos
ble to repeal present law and reenac the old school
avs of the past would find greater troubles than
low have to meet schools would be wrecked and in
they would cost double what they did u
when they were Do want schools? Do ~
We want to have pay much for schools
would have to pay the proposed school
aw? the proposed law real estate will have less
half of of taxation to carry, while other
wealth will contribute in fairness. The school
robem soaking into the craniums of great number of
he people Delaware just at the present time. Let those
would justice DONE help to have the legislature
roduce educational laws will build up and not LII
estroy our public schools.