Report of the Commissioner of Education Made to the Secretary of the Interior for the Year ... with Accompanying PapersU.S. Government Printing Office, 1887 - Education |
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... common understanding among superintendents as to the signification of the various terms in use , and as to the processes by which the results for tabulation are to be ascertained , is especially necessary . In computing averages , for ...
... common understanding among superintendents as to the signification of the various terms in use , and as to the processes by which the results for tabulation are to be ascertained , is especially necessary . In computing averages , for ...
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... common schools . ( 3 ) An entirely new and now almost universally approved plan for mental work in common and decimal fractions . ( 4 ) A better and easier way to teach penmanship . ( 5 ) The subject of phonics , advanced reading and ...
... common schools . ( 3 ) An entirely new and now almost universally approved plan for mental work in common and decimal fractions . ( 4 ) A better and easier way to teach penmanship . ( 5 ) The subject of phonics , advanced reading and ...
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... common schools and schools of higher learning have taken rank with the best in the world . " The enrolment at teachers ' institutes was larger than that of any preceding year . And yet only one - third of the teachers of the State ...
... common schools and schools of higher learning have taken rank with the best in the world . " The enrolment at teachers ' institutes was larger than that of any preceding year . And yet only one - third of the teachers of the State ...
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... common schools of the State does not increase in proportion to the growth of the population , notwithstanding the " compulsory - ed- ucation act . " Many plausible reasons are assigned , the principal being that the school trustees ...
... common schools of the State does not increase in proportion to the growth of the population , notwithstanding the " compulsory - ed- ucation act . " Many plausible reasons are assigned , the principal being that the school trustees ...
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... common schools all her youth , except those in need of reform and such unfortunates as the blind , the deaf and dumb , and the feeble - minded , may extend their studies in language , natural science , and mathematics until they are ...
... common schools all her youth , except those in need of reform and such unfortunates as the blind , the deaf and dumb , and the feeble - minded , may extend their studies in language , natural science , and mathematics until they are ...
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Page 198 - The proceeds of all lands that have been or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this State, for the support of...
Page 123 - A general diffusion of knowledge and intelligence being essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people, the Legislature shall encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement.
Page 199 - The Legislature shall provide by law for the establishment of district schools, which shall be as nearly uniform as practicable, and such schools shall be free and without charge for tuition to all children between the ages of four and twenty years, and no sectarian instruction shall be allowed therein.
Page 205 - The object of the University of Idaho shall be to provide the means of acquiring a thorough knowledge of the various branches of learning connected with scientific, industrial, and professional pursuits...
Page 152 - State, in proportion to the number of children resident therein between the ages of four and twenty years.
Page 58 - State, shall be and remain a perpetual fund, the interest of which, together with all the rents of the unsold lands, and such other means as the Legislature may provide, shall be inviolably appropriated to the support of Common Schools throughout the State.
Page 199 - State by forfeiture or escheat, and all moneys •which may be paid as an equivalent for exemption from military duty, and the clear proceeds of all fines collected in the several counties for any breach of the penal laws, and all...
Page 145 - ... the clear proceeds of all penalties and forfeitures and of all fines collected in the several counties for any breach of the penal or military laws of the State...
Page 160 - To the support and maintenance of common schools in each school district, and the purchase of suitable libraries and apparatus therefor.
Page 135 - State, in physiology and hygiene, with special reference to the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants, and narcotics upon the human system.