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The Occupational Training Of High School Pupils, Helen Leona Thomas

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study was (1) to consider the need of part-time occupational training for the youth of small communities; (2) to develop an interest and concern of the school authorities and citizens for the future of the youth; and (3) to present a part-time program of student training in the occupational setting for the small communities of Aztec and Farmington which will be valuable to students and business men.

Although the specific purpose of this report was to prepare a part-time cooperative training program for the small community, a consideration of other aspects of the problem must be …

Costs Of The Various Subject Fields In The High Schools Of Grady County, Oklahoma, Claude M. Welch

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study to endeavor to answer these questions:

1. Which subjects cost most per student uni-credit?

2. Which subjects rank low in cost?

3. What is the relation between the size of the school according to average daily attendance and cost?

4. To which subjects is the larger portion of the total number of student hours devoted?

5. Which subjects are getting the largest share of the funds spent for education? Which are getting the least?

6. Are the subjects to which are devoted the largest portions of the total student hours also drawing the …

A Study Of Pupil Elimination In The Public High Schools Of San Juan County, New Mexico, Grace Barker Wilson

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

In view of the current interest in the elimination of pupils from the public schools, the question arises, can the schools justify themselves in seeking to hold the pupils longer. In a close search for some authoritative statements an overwhelming amount of theory was found, but almost nothing of really concrete import.

Trends In Rules And Regulations Governing School Building Construction In The United States, William Benjamin Castetter

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this investigation is to provide a comparative basis in order to show trends in compulsory regulations governing school building construction in the United States.

A Study Guide For A Course In Senior High School Health, C. H. Robinson

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Since the workbook is a comparatively recent development, it is advisable to give a comprehensive review of its inception, growth, and acceptance. Conservatives are inclined to look askance upon innovations in every field, and as this is particularly true in the field of education, widely differing opinions have been presented in my discussion of the problem.

Utilization Of High School Buildings In Socorro County, New Mexico, Rufus M. Stinnett

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It was the purpose of this study (1) to measure the utilization of the high school buildings of Socorro County, New Mexico by the standards set up in the procedure of this study; (2) to show the relation between the capacity of the high school buildings and the actual utilization when measured by the standards set forth in this study; and (3) to show when an old building or poorly constructed building is no longer satisfying the needs of housing the school children in that particular community.

New Mexico State Common School Funds Sources And Distribution, Zebedeo Garcia

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The purpose of this study is to reveal how the present system of financing the common schools in New Mexico operates by pointing out the sources of revenue and by showing how the various funds for the maintenance of public common schools are distributed. Due consideration will be given to the operation of the present equalization law. An attempt will also be made to answer the much discussed question of whether or not this law penalizes those counties having the highest ratios of tax levy.

A Study Of The Extension Division Of The University Of New Mexico, With Emphasis On The Period 1928-1938, W. Barnie Caton

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The first ten year period in the history of the Extension Division of the University of New Mexico ended in September, 1938. This study is an attempt to examine the available data and present accurate information concerning the activities of the division over this first ten-year period in light of the two objectives set forth by the division. These objectives are: ample opportunity for all who are interested in doing credit work by extension to do so, and general stimulation of and opportunity for personal improvement study off-campus.

A Comparative Study Of Certain Objective Factors Of The Protestant And The Public High Schools Of New Mexico, Glen F. Mccracken

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The first high schools in America and in New Mexico were conducted by the churches. These high schools were pioneers in educational thought and progress until recent years. Public High schools have made much progress in New Mexico the last quarter of a century. Not only have the public high schools improved in the quality of work they are doing, but they have increased in number until there are high schools in almost every section of New Mexico. This improvement has caused many people who were at one time ardent supporters of Protestant schools to question the advisability of these …

The Work Of Personnel Deans Of Women In The Higher Educational Institutions Of New Mexico, Mabel Tracy Haggard

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

In recent years there has been an increasing specialization of function in college organization. However, the duties of the position of dean of women are not always adequately defined. There are certain standards and ideals common to all colleges but in each college there exist different needs. It is the purpose of this study (1) to record specific conditions each dean of women in a higher educational institution in New Mexico is meeting on her own campus, (2) to discover the duties more or less similar in all institutions, and (3) finally, in the light of certain standards set down …

The Free Textbook Movement In New Mexico, Waymon A. Stephenson

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of this study: (1) to sketch the background of the general movement toward free textbooks in the various states of the United States; (2) to trace the movement toward free textbooks in New Mexico and to point out in particular the growth of the movement, the nature and source of opposition to the movement, the various agencies that sponsored such movement, the plans for raising revenue, methods of selections, and methods of distribution of free textbooks; (3) to compare methods and plans as developed in New Mexico with those of a few states that are leading …

A Survey Of The Preparatory In Spanish Of The Elementary Grade Teachers In New Mexico, Leonie Seabrook Eccles

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Regardless of the merits of introducing Spanish as a second language in the elementary schools of the state, it is obvious that certain preliminary information must be gathered before one could reach a decision as to the practicability of such a move. That is, even though it should be later agreed that the program is desirable, information must be at hand in such a program; therefore, it is the purpose of this study (1) to show the academic preparation in Spanish of the elementary grade teachers in New Mexico; (2) to determine in which counties the teachers are best prepared; …

Public Ownership Versus The Contract System In School Bus Transportation, Walter Schumann

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

Statement of the problem. One of the items that has played a part in the increased costs of education in America is the transportation of pupils to and from school. The tendency today is to get as much service from the tax dollar as possible. It is thought, therefore, that it would be desirable to study two major types of school bus transportation with the idea of discovering which type would give the largest return for the dollar expended. The two types that will be studied are the contract type and public ownership type. The purpose of this thesis is …

A History Of Teacher Certification In Arizona Under Territorial And Statehood Days, F. O. Bishop

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It is the purpose of this study to present a history of the certification requirements as they have been advanced step by step since 1863 and to point out the factors which have suggested additional requirements, so that all groups of persons concerned may arrive at a fair and satisfactory understanding of the teacher certification problem in Arizona.

The Organization And Administration Of The Assembly In The New Mexico High School, Benwood Field

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

The purpose of this study is to answer such questions as: Is the assembly worth-while? What constitutes a good assembly? What are the New Mexico high schools doing with the assembly? Should it have a place in the regular school schedule? Is it properly administered? Is proper provision made for it? Are high school authorities justified in allowing the time used for the assembly program?

Sex And Cultural Differences On The New Mexico Statewide Test Of Academic Achievement, Claude C. Mcdougal

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

For a number of years sex differences on many varied topics have been popular studies for investigations. The old belief that the female was definitely inferior to the male has largely disappeared, and the female is rapidly taking her place in the competitive fields alongside the male. Racial and cultural differences alike have been subjected to various investigations, mainly in the field of psychology, and to a lesser extent in education.

The research reported here is concerned with (1) the investigation of sex and cultural differences in the statewide examination of academic achievement as indicated by differences in the means …

A Study Of Student Participation In School Government And Activities In Louisville Junior High School And Louisville Girls High School., Margaret S. Bennett

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Trends In Subjects Offered And Pupil Registration In Those Subjects In New Mexico High Schools, J. Roy Storms

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

In order to make the analysis of the period selected for study, data were collected which would furnish answers to the following questions:

1. What subjects were being offered?
2. What subject fields led in registration?
3. What subjects showed a gain in registration?
4. What subjects showed a loss in registration?
5. How many schools offered the different subjects?
6. Which subjects showed a gain in the number of schools offering?
7. Which subjects showed a loss in the number of schools offering?

This study is limited to the offerings of one hundred forty high schools of New Mexico for the school years of 1932-1933 to …

A Study Of Vocational Opportunities In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Robert A. Anderson

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the purpose of the study (1) to give an appreciation of the extent of vocational opportunities existing in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico; (2) to supply valuable occupational information to students and counselors; (3) to suggest possible school re-organization or adjustment; and (4) to develop a pattern or set of techniques which interested persons may utilize or find advantageous when engaging in a similar study of some other city or community.

Evidences Of Need For Speech Training For Activities Outside The Classroom By Teachers Of New Mexico, Eva Becker White

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

From the foregoing discussion of the shifting emphases of the teacher's work, of his logical place as leader in establishing a proper understanding and sympathetic interest in the new educational program, of the role he must assume in the improvement of thought through a closer relationship between education and society, of his obligation to help mankind make proper adjustments to the realities of contemporary life, and of the apparent importance of good speech and voice in the accomplishment of these manifold duties, the conclusion has been drawn that the community speech activities and speech needs of teachers are important and …

The Status Of Athletic Coaches And Coaching In Secondary Schools Of The New Mexico Athletic Association, Frank Merril Wilson

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The purpose of this study is to present an analysis of the status of interscholastic athletic coaches of the New Mexico athletic association for the school year 1935-1936. The factors to be considered are: (1) the age, marital status, and residence in New Mexico of athletic coaches; (2) the training and athletic participation of coaches; (3) the total years of experience including tenure in present position of athletic coaches; (4) the salaries received by athletic coaches; (5) the duties of athletic coaches; (6) the attitude of athletic coaches toward coaching; (7) school conditions affecting athletic coaches and coaching.

The Organization And Activities Of The New Mexico Educational Association, Julian W. Caton

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The purpose of the following study is to portray the historical setting of the New Mexico Educational Association, analyze its functions and objectives, and survey the organization, plans and activities by which the association is attempting to achieve these functions and objectives.

The Development Of The Public Schools In New Mexico Between 1848 And 1900, Thomas J. Mayfield Jr.

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The conditions of New Mexico and its time of annexation to the United States were different from most other territories that had been added. The population was composed almost entirely of Spanish descent and Indians. Their customs and ideas of church and state differed completely from those of the American subjects. The climatic and geographic conditions of the territory caused the living conditions to be entirely different. The problem in this study is to show how these conditions affected the educational development and how many obstacles were overcome in establishing a system of public schools. The legal status of the …

An Analysis Of Available Forms Of Athletic Insurance And Suggestions For Accident Insurance For Kansas High School Athletes, Lloyd William Cole

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This investigation was undertakes to determine: (1) the insurance companies that issue policies which guarantee adequate protection to high school athletic teams, (2) the state athletic associations that have worked out or adopted plans that give satisfactory protection to high school competitors. Letters were sent to a number of insurance companies and state athletic associations to obtain information concerning their plans for compensation of athletic accidents. The policies of four insurance companies—Central Assurance Company, Columbus, Ohio; Income Guaranty Company, South Bend, Indiana; Sportsman Mutual Assurance Company, Washington, D.C.; Travelers Mutual Casualty Company—and the plans of three state athletic associations—Wisconsin, New …

The Relationship Of Nya Employment To Students' Grades At The University Of New Mexico, Van Deusen Clark

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The problem is essentially the question: What, if any, is the relationship of NYA employment on students' grades? Is intelligence a factor in this relationship?

Legal Restrictions Governing Teachers In Their Employment And Work, Laurence C. Coffey

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This investigation has been concerned with the operation of laws affecting teachers' rights as revealed by cases carried to supreme or other appellate courts and seeks specific answers to the general question "What are the legal restrictions that operate to affect the teacher in her employment and work?"

Comparison Of Insurance Premiums And Losses On Publicly Owned Property In New Mexico, Irvin P. Murphy

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In this study the following questions are considered.

1. How much was paid in premiums for insurance on public property in New Mexico from 1923 to 1934, inclusive, and how much was repaid to the state by insurance companies for losses to public property during this period. What is the ratio between the premiums and the reimbursement for losses?

2. What is the relationship between the loss ratios on all public property in New Mexico and: (1) public school property in New Mexico; (2) all classes of property in New Mexico; (3) public property in other states; (4) all classes …

Community Activities And Requirements Of Public School Teachers In New Mexico, Burton Allan Rogers

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy ETDs

It is the author's purpose in this study to set forth some of the restrictions which are placed upon the teachers of New Mexico, and to discover who is responsible for these restrictions and requirements. The two phases of this problem may at first glance appear to be separate and unrelated. However, the purpose in the view has been an attempt to discover (1) What are the extra-classroom duties of public school teachers in New Mexico? And (2) what relationship, if, any, exists between the various activities of the teacher within the community and his or her success there as …

Tenure And Turnover Of Public School Teachers In New Mexico, Burton T. Williams

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It is generally recognized that, other things being equal, teachers who have been in a system long enough to become acquainted with local conditions are able to give more efficient service to the schools than new teachers. The question of turnover of teachers in service has come up within recent years as one of the outstanding and pressing problems concerning the administration of our school systems. It is generally understood that the mobility of our teachers is far in excess of what it should be for the attainment of the best results in our schools. Teachers that are on the …

Educational Trend In New Mexico Public Schools From 1899-1900 To 1929-1930 Inclusive, As Measured By Pupil Attendance And Length Of School Term, John Francis Cummins

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The purpose of this study is to determine the educational trend from 1899-1900 to 1929-1930 inclusive, using pupil attendance and length of school term. The following four questions are investigated.

1. What change in average daily attendance in the public schools of New Mexico has occurred during the period 1899-1900 t 1929-1930 inclusive? How does the percentage change in average daily attendance in New Mexico compare with the percentage change in average daily attendance in the United States as a whole, in the other states, and particularly in the states of the Rocky Mountain area?

2. Did average daily attendance …