A bold address on how the South can educate its people for real life. It argues that universal, practical schooling is the key to future progress.
The speaker examines what really constitutes the commonwealth and why education matters for every generation. He argues that education should fit a person’s nature and life, not just tradition or class. The aim is a practical, industrially oriented education that serves rural families as well as townspeople.
Readers will see a frank look at the South’s schools around 1900: enrollment, attendance, and literacy gaps, especially among white and black children. The talk highlights how school buildings, teacher salaries, and days in class affect learning. It also links education to farming, roads, and agricultural improvement as essential for funding good schools.
Ideal for readers of educational history and the South’s development in the early 20th century.
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Excerpt from The Problem in the South: An Address Before the Southern Educational Association, Columbia, S. C., Dec. 28, 1901
I To give to every citizen the information he needs for the transaction of his own business.
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Excerpt from The Problem in the South: An Address Before the Southern Educational Association, Columbia, S. C., Dec. 28, 1901
Nothing could be more erroneous than the common impression in the South that the public school is a northern or New England invention. The fact is, that Thomas J efferson was the first conspicuous advocate in this country of free education in common schools supported by local taxation as well as of state aid to higher institutions of learning. To him the schoolhouse was the fountain head of happiness, prosperity and good gov ernment, and education was the holy cause to which he devoted the best thought and efforts of his life. According to Jefferson, the objects of the public school were: I To give to every citizen the information he needs for the transaction of his own business.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of public education in the American South, arguing that access to quality education is essential for societal progress. Rooted in the ideas of Thomas Jefferson, the author posits that every citizen has a right to an education that fits their God-given nature and prepares them for life's responsibilities. The author examines the historical context of education in the South, highlighting the shift from aristocratic classical education to a more inclusive and practical approach. Emphasizing the need for rural industrial schools that align with the region's economic needs, the author advocates for a comprehensive educational system that serves all citizens, regardless of race or background. Delving into the themes of universality and diversity in education, the book challenges the widespread illiteracy and lack of opportunity in the South. It argues that educating all citizens not only improves their lives but also the wealth and stability of the entire state. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling vision for the transformation of public education in the South, emphasizing the importance of investing in the future of its people and the significance of education as a cornerstone of a just and thriving society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781334672026_0
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