Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-10
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED FOR
!. OBSERVANCE OF EDUCATION
] WEEK IN STATE NOV. 1924

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pr. Augustus o. Thomas, state
commissioner of education, Friday
sent to the various school supertn-
tefidents and principals, a communi-
cation announcing that the week OF
Nov. 1924, will be known as Ameri-
can Education week. Enclosed in
the material is the proclamation of
Cav. Baxter setting aside the week
oea Nov. 1924, 1928, as Education
Week in the State of Maine, and
pEcgram for every day of that week.
1.-THE American Legion, the Ma
tional Education Association and the
United States Bureau of Education
h4ve established a cooperative plan
Of observing American Education
Week and have set up a program to
, be- followed by the several states or
tk6 union" says Commissioner Thorn
as. in his communication. "a
*The American Legion represents
that great body of young men VINO
made the sacrifice in the time of ma
tiOnal peril and ,who. because of this
sacrifice, realize the cost of the lib
erties we enjoy" continued Com
missioner Thomas.
: 1.-The National Education Assoc1a-
+ tton is one of the greatest organiza-
LE0I1S OIL AIIleT1Cd SlLlDOuy illS, IL IlNih-
7 b6r.hip of 125,00C teachers and edu-
cafional leaders. This association is
helping the states in developing
tSachng spirit and an educational
I,fnsale.. The United States Bureau
of Educati ton Is the official head OF
education in America. These three
great forces have Undertaken to CO
operate for the educational welfare or
America"
1.-THE people of Maine demonstrated
last year their interest in American
Education Week, and will undertake
this year to render more effective
ssprovement Our schools have many
SHORTCOMINGS They fall short OF
our, ideals. The teachers cannot
bring them up alone. 1t requires the
corporation of teachers. and par
ents, school officials and all the
, forces which mold public sentiment.
There is no doubt hut our schools
are rapidly advancing.
During the last three or Tour
wears Maine has spent large sums
OF money for the proper housing OF
our children BY 1927 we hone it VIII
not be necessary for any group or
young children anywl ere to attend
schpol in unsitely, unsani'ary, UNI
attractive buildings and environ
ment. Our teachers are preparing
for better service. Last GUNNER one
fourth of all the teachers of Maine
were in summer schools studying 10
improve themselves in their profes-
sion. At present we have the largest
number of students attending our
normal schools and teacher training
schools we have ever had. we snaii
have half enough teachers next fali
- En +bo onn1,01 0Vorturn OF lZuU
to 400 teachers.
",rax. rates for school purposes
have increased but the people are
willing to pay and do not complain
if thew receive the proper values III
teaching service and n advancement
for their children.
maine has undertaken 10 de11nite-
ly train the children OF the state LOT
a safe, law abiding citizenship ana
needs the support of all CT those VINO
value our American institutions ana
who desire to conserve their integ-
ritv. ~.
IT am sure that the press of the
state. which has already GemonStrat-
cd it's desire to cooperate in all lne
advanced educationa' movements
will assist in publicity; that our MIN
listers will take the occasion elther
morning or evening 20 preach from
educational topics: that the Amen
can Legion will be glad to furnish
speakers; and that educators may
be called upon for addresses. ,,
ORGANIZATIONS. women's CLUBS, the
w C. n. t., the Y. NJ. G. A., ira
ternal bodies. Rotary Clubs. kiwanis
Clubs and Lion Clubs, all organza-
tions for the public welfare, Will ne
willing to give consideration TO the
topics of the week
The program for the week is as
follows:
Sunday. Nov. 1S-Slogan: A cody
nation cannot fail. /, education IN
the home; .. education in the
school: 3. education in the church.
American Constitution Day
Monday, Nov. 19.-Slogan: Ballots
not bullets. Visit the schools TO-DAY.
], Life. liberty and justice; :, HOW
the constitution guarantees these; -
Revolutionists and radicals a men
ace.to these guarantees; 4, security
and. opportunity.
49,. Patriotism Day
TUESDAY. Nov. 20.-Slogan: Visit
the schools Today. America first.
!, The Flag-the emblem of the ma
aliens to become Americans; :, Take
an active interest in governmental
affairs; 4, Music influence upon
nation.
School and Teacher Day
-, Wednesday. Nov. 21-Slosans:
Visit the schools today. Better
trained and better paid teachers,
more adequate buildings. ]. The
necessity of schools; >, The teachers
as nation builder: ;, The school in
f1uence on the coming generation; q,
School needs i'll the community: >,
The school as productive institu-
ton.
Illitcracy Day
Thursday. Nov. 22-SIogans: No
illiteracy by 1927-It can be done.
Visit the schools today. Il. Illiteracy
"a menace to our nation; ., An
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