Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-07-04
COOLIDGE ASKS
FOR MORE CARE
in EDUCATION
Shows Need Of Compulsory
Education Under Federal
Guidance, in Talk Before
Conference

N-fRhA A-NAf iO-N4 July A.--tHulN pMl&uf4
education. controlled and supported by
the states under tha guidance of che
federal government. w1s advocated to-
day by President Coolidge. speaking be-
fore $4,000 delegates of the National
Education Association nt the concluding
session of their annual convention.
The administration has proposed ia
the government reorganization plan "A
department of education and relief 10
IN presided over MN cabinet officer,
the president reminded the teachers in
Difference "a their demands for a cabinet
member on education. This plan, how
ever had his endorsement he added.
bearing in mind that this does not
mean any interference with the local
control and dignity but II rather an at
tempt to recognize the Importance OF
educational efforts"
RefraininE from any discussion of the
political situation. Mr.. Coolidge emf
phasizes the Importance or education to
America and larded the teaching pro-
fession, saying the teachers are entitled
not only to adequate rewards but to the
honor of y grateful people.
Ignorance. the president declared,
lis the most fruitful source Of power
ty. vice and crime and il il easy 10 real
ize the necessity of removing what IN
menace. not only to our social we'll
being but 10 the very existence of the
republic"
In this connection, he reminded the
delegates there were 100000 native III
literatcs in this country as well as L.
100000 foreign born white persons.
Many Of the latter above school age, ne
said. but nevertheless he insisted they
hc given the opportunity to read and
write The English language "that they
may come into more direct contact with
the ideals and standards of our political
and social life
Greater attention to rural schools also
was urged by The president. Recalling
his attendance at an "old one room
country school. he argued that these
institutions must give way 70 the CON
solidatci schools. with mn adequate
teaching force commensurate with the
best advantages that are provided for
cur urban population.
1T is necessary" he added, "that ed
ucation should NV the handmade Nj citi-
zenshin. Our institutions are constant
IN and very properly the subject of crit
ical inquiry. Unless their nature is COM
pretended. unless their origin is under
stood. unless their value be properly a.
sessed. the citizen fall reacdy prey ta
those selfish aEitatOrs who world eN-
plcit his preiEdices TO promote their
own advantage On this day. Of all days.
IN ought ~ ia made clear that America
has had INV revolution and placed the
power w government squarely. secure
~ and entirely IN the hands Of the peo-
pie. For all changes which they may de-
sire. for MI grievances which they may
suffer. Tire ballot box furnishes N com
plcte method WI remedy. Into their
hands has been committed complete iu-
risdiction and control over all functions
of government. For the most part our I'M
stituticns are attacked in the name M
cial ana cc0nonic reform unless there
rocial and economic reform. Unless there
be some teaching Of sound economics in
the schools. the voter and the taxpayei
IL in danger of accepting vague theories
which lead only wv social discomfort and
public disaster.
Our country is in the process Of de-
velopment. N ss+ We have not vet ar-
rived at perfection. IA scientific inveSti-
cation of child life has been begun. but
yet remains to be finished. There II
vast amount Of ignorance and misunder-
standing. Of envy. hatred and jealousy.
with their attendant train of vice and
crime. WE are not vet free, but W. are
struggling To become free economically
socially. politically and spiritually. We
have limited our amount Of immiara-
tion. in order that the people who live
here whether native or foreign origin.
right continue to enjoy the economic
advantages Of our country. and there
might not be any lowering Of the stand
ards of our existence. that America
might remain American. we have sub
mitted nm amendment % the national
constitution decided 10 protect the child
\ life Of the nation from the unwaEranttd
\ imposition 0f toll. that III might have
greater opportunity for enlightenment.
AIT of these movements are IN the dI-
rection Of increased national freedom
and an advance toward the realization
of The vision of Washington and Lin
c0in.n