The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1922-04-21
FRIDAY, APRIL 2lst. 1922
SIT by THE SCHOOL STU ALTON
CAREFULLY

Nov that voting upon " . be-, Rond
Issue IN the Fall has become "A reality
u b'hooNcs every Hartford citizen Ia
MAIZE a careful study Of our school
situation. All too frequently we arc
prone to jump at hasty conclusions on
such matters and thea close our cars
l" the oppogitjon's arguments. The
present issue is too vital one. hoy
ever for snap judgment and il is there.
lore gratifying that abundant time il
available TO 20 into the matter thor.
oughly.
We would suggest that the Board Of
Education map out a campaign BY
which the facts may he systematically
laId before the public. These facts
should become II matter of common
knowledge to older school children 80
they might answer questions as they
arisa AID thus aid voters in reaching a
thoughtful conclusion. AT the closing
exercises of each school we believe tbo
EoEd Issue should be touched unor
pre''y, Tor 1t is those deeply interested
IN schools who must be reliably in
formed and advised as to how to wape
n campaign. Then through the press.
i"'eat-I eacher associations, and indi.
Nidual enthusiasts the battle can bo
carried into every Hartford home
Frankly, we believe the majority Of
votes are today against the bond issue
DO mat II school friends are to win tbcv
must prepare for lively battle.
on general principles we are opposed
TO II bond issue and this convjction 10
even stronger in the present period or
oppression. Certain il is funds from
" pond issue should only be used for
permanent improvements which sbould
penciit the coming generation which
must help bear the burden of them. On
inc other hand we are compelled to nd
mt school needs In some instance. ara
very pressing and no one has vet far.
nu'ated a feasible alternative to accent
IN place OF bond issue. An anaIvsis
o. 'he various plans offered so far has
,Sn""l That they will not meet the sit
patton. Thus we have vital rood
'''h no very pleasant solution in sigbt
as yet. III ''sh'
30 Tar as the Bond Issue is concern-
~ ~ matters little whether we approve
q the present curriculum or not. We
" not IN some instances, but that 10
siue issue in the present campaign
NV curriculum is laid down bv tho
nA'e Board Of Education under mn
.nor''y conferred by the legislature so
!. We seek changes In this direction aa
lioh must come from the source nj nm
thority. ''' VI "u-
we fact stands out clearly, il we
are 10 progress in the educational field
or even hold our present position, mon. |
ey pnd no small amount at that must
90 forthcoming promptly. During 10
cent years the ever increasing nctivi-
ties OF Patrons Associations even in
remote rural districts show that edu-
cat'on in Hartford is rapidly coming in
or'hs share of thoughtful considera-
.io'h Promoters of the Bond Issue
deciare this heralds victory for their
cause while cool heads are AWAITING
% sec just how many can stand tho
teatot increased taxation. By NOT NO.
any levy for permanent i'm.
the Board of Education has
pAyed trump card to lay glarinp
needs before the public.
Asa word of warning va ,c,u,d s,o
seSt that the expnpents of both sides
o. 'hlS question temper their expires.
s'enss Already we have heard some
rathef bitter controversies. Just be-
'ause q person does not favor the Bond
issue is no guarantee that he is a back
luniher, nor are its advocates necess.r.
~ radicals. Many voters can be wor
. either side, but mighty few can he
aineB while the geatler course is far
more Conducive of thoughtful action.
uniike many campaign issues this
= matter which will directly or indi-
ee'iy effect four-fifths of Harford's !
iitixem and hence merits the widest
discussion. To this end we offer our
'olunns TO any who may have con.
'tl''ethe ideas TO bring forward.