Proceedings: Of the 1st-12th Annual Educational Conference, Volume 2

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Page 84 - So nigh is grandeur to the dust, So near is God to man. When Duty whispers low "Thou must," The youth replies, "I can.
Page 200 - The General Assembly shall make such provisions, by taxation, or otherwise, as, with the income arising from the school trust fund, will secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools throughout the state.
Page 32 - herd winds slowly o'er the lea, The plowman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me.
Page 258 - Had there been no teaching but such as is given in our public schools England would now be what it was in feudal times. That which our school courses leave almost entirely out we find to be that which most nearly concerns the business of life.
Page 200 - with the income arising from the school trust fund, will secure a thorough and efficient system of common schools throughout the state.
Page 258 - our industries would cease were it not for that information which men begin to acquire as best they may after their education is said to be finished.
Page 258 - cope with problems of community life, state and national governments, and international relationships. As a worker he must adjust himself to a more complex economic order; as a relatively independent personality he has more leisure
Page 258 - which our school courses leave almost entirely out we find to be that which most nearly concerns the business of life. All
Page 88 - is leaving scars on human minds, scars which, with adequate help, she would never have to leave. The principal is remarkably well situated to make this training efficient because in his head is collected a wide variety of methods of solving difficulties. He better than any other, can gather these methods and pool the experience of successful teachers.
Page 188 - spelling, mathematics, navigation. Scripture, knowledge, grammar and composition, French, general history, drawing and practical science. These standard materials were graded in difficulty or merit from one to five with

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