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... of the problems to be met . In general the policy of the bureau as developed under previous administrations was continued . One of the first acts of the new commissioner was to carry out certain internal reorganization , but HISTORY 13.
... of the problems to be met . In general the policy of the bureau as developed under previous administrations was continued . One of the first acts of the new commissioner was to carry out certain internal reorganization , but HISTORY 13.
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... continued and increased ) enabled the Commissioner to coöperate more widely and gain valuable per- sonal touch with local systems . Dr. Claxton's resignation has been too recent for an adequate estimate of the accomplishments of his ...
... continued and increased ) enabled the Commissioner to coöperate more widely and gain valuable per- sonal touch with local systems . Dr. Claxton's resignation has been too recent for an adequate estimate of the accomplishments of his ...
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... continued to be the reliance of the bureau throughout its history . 24 This work began with the census of 1840 , largely as the result of agitation on the part of Dr. Barnard . At first methods were not organized , and during the ...
... continued to be the reliance of the bureau throughout its history . 24 This work began with the census of 1840 , largely as the result of agitation on the part of Dr. Barnard . At first methods were not organized , and during the ...
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... continued more intensively during the next few years under an expert and with outside coöperation . Arrangements were made with the Bureau of the Census also for closer coördination of the figures of the two bureaus ; a meet- ing of the ...
... continued more intensively during the next few years under an expert and with outside coöperation . Arrangements were made with the Bureau of the Census also for closer coördination of the figures of the two bureaus ; a meet- ing of the ...
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... continued . These funds were used almost wholly for periodicals . In addi- tion the appropriation for " distributing documents " was utilized for library purposes , principally the purchase of books . This fund starting with $ 1000 in ...
... continued . These funds were used almost wholly for periodicals . In addi- tion the appropriation for " distributing documents " was utilized for library purposes , principally the purchase of books . This fund starting with $ 1000 in ...
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14 Stat 26 Stat activities advisory Alaska Division American Annette Island annual report appointed appropriation biennial survey bulletins Bureau of Education cation city school civic education Clerk class collection and dissemination Commercial Education Commissioner of Education Congress coöperation correspondence Current Educational Publications deer Department of Education distribution district of Alaska district superintendents duties educa Eskimos established expenditures expert opinion field funds Govt herds higher education home economics Home Gardening Hydaburg increased industrial education institutions interest Interior Investigation Kanakanak Klukwan land-grant college legislation matters medical relief ment methods Metlakatla Mount Joy Township National education association natives of Alaska Noorvik Nulato organization parent-teacher associations purposes Record of Current reindeer research and promotion rural education rural schools salary school administration school hygiene school system Secretary Specialist supervision teachers territory Traveling expenses ture Tyonek United States Bureau volume Washington
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Page 122 - An Act to apply a portion of the proceeds of the public lands to the more complete endowment and support of the colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts, established under the provisions of an Act of Congress approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two...
Page 126 - An Act to provide for the promotion of vocational education ; to provide for cooperation with the States in the promotion of such education in agriculture and the trades and industries; to provide for cooperation with the States in the preparation of teachers of vocational subjects ; and to appropriate money and regulate its expenditure,
Page 2 - Washington, a department of education, for the purpose of collecting such statistics and facts as shall show the condition and progress of education in the several states and territories, and of diffusing such information respecting the organization and management of schools and school systems, and methods of teaching, as shall aid the people of the United States in the establishment and maintenance of efficient school systems, and otherwise promote the cause of education throughout the country.
Page 126 - Education is hereby created, to consist of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Labor, the United States Commissioner of Education, and three citizens of the United States to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Page 102 - ... located, or to determine what services are maintaining stations at any city or point in the United States. The Institute hopes that upon the completion of the present series, it will be able to prepare a complete classified statement of the technical and other facilities at the disposal of the government. The present monographs will then furnish the details regarding the organization, equipment, and work of the institution so listed and classified.
Page v - THE INSTITUTE FOR GOVERNMENT RESEARCH '• STUDIES IN ADMINISTRATION. The System of Financial Administration of Great Britain. By WF Willoughby, WW Willoughby, and SM Lindsay. 378 pp.
Page 142 - EXPLANATORY NOTE The bibliographies appended to the several monographs aim to list only those works which deal directly with the services to which they relate, their history, activities, organization, methods of business, problems, etc. They are intended primarily to meet the needs of those persons who desire to make a further study of the services from an administrative standpoint. They thus do not include the titles of publications of the services themselves, except in so far as they treat of the...
Page 3 - That it shall be the duty of the commissioner of education to present annually to Congress a report embodying the results of his investigations and labors, together with a statement of such facts and recommendations as will, in his judgment, subserve the purpose for which the department is established.
Page 122 - That the nature of alcoholic drinks and narcotics, and special instruction as to their effects upon the human system, in connection with the several divisions of the subject of physiology and hygiene, shall be included in the branches of study taught in the common or public schools, and in the military or naval schools, and shall be studied and taught as thoroughly and in the same manner as other like required branches...
Page 23 - Territories, and of diffusing such information respecting the organization and management of schools and school systems, and methods of teaching, as shall aid the people of the United States in the establishment and maintenance of efficient school systems, and otherwise promoting — the cause of education throughout the country.5 Although the original statutory mandate to promote "the cause of education throughout the country...