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Contributions Of The Cumberland Presbyterian Church To Education, Curtis Burroughs
Contributions Of The Cumberland Presbyterian Church To Education, Curtis Burroughs
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The educational system of today is the outgrowth of many factors. There have been many influences which have brought about the spread of mass education and the development of the present-day curriculum.
One factor which has contributed a share to the development of our vast and complicated educational system has been the denominational school. The denominational schools were the first to be established in the land. Also, the churches have stressed the need of education and have financed the training of many of the youths of the country. Most of the 252 denominations within the United States have attempted, in …
A Proposed Reorganization Of The School System For Barren County, Kentucky, Nathaniel Burks
A Proposed Reorganization Of The School System For Barren County, Kentucky, Nathaniel Burks
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This study is planned to determine the conditions in the Barren County Schools, and to set up a remedial program to enable the Barren County Board of Education to meet the challenges of modern school needs. There is much to be done, and no one is more cognizant of this fact than the writer. It will take a great deal of patience and time and money to bring the program to a successful conclusion. Barren County is able to bear a fair share of the growing financial load in having good schools, but Barren County must be educated to her …
The Status Of The City Superintendent Of Schools In Kentucky, John Martin
The Status Of The City Superintendent Of Schools In Kentucky, John Martin
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The present problem is fivefold:
- To determine the status of Kentucky city school superintendents with reference to professional training, educational experience and tenure.
- To determine the facts regarding the financial support and compensation and economic status of Kentucky city school superintendents.
- To determine the social and professional status, as shown by the facts gathered, and the activities in which the superintendents engage.
- To determine the status of the city superintendents with reference to their powers and duties granted by the boards of education.
- To compare the status of the city superintendents of twelve years ago with that of the present …