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James Russell Parsons discusses the plans of Charles Rufus Skinner, New York State superintendent of public instruction, to reorganize New York’s educational system. While Skinner’s plan for unification might have negative consequences, Parsons believes it has the potential to reduce friction between departments and increase efficiency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-08
Lieutenant Governor Higgins provides an explanation of the current legislative battle regarding schools in New York. He concludes that the basic disagreement about the relative powers of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of Regents has been turned into a religious issue between Protestants and Catholics. Higgins recommends that President Roosevelt avoid involvement in the issue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-11
General Superintendent Atkinson encloses a copy of the letter he sent to Bernard Moses, Secretary of Public Instruction, with comments concerning a proposed amendment to school law in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-11
Fred W. Atkinson, General Superintendent for Public Instruction for the Philippine Islands, comments on a proposed amendment to a law regarding schools in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-10
From November 25 through November 30, 1901, the Superior Advisory Board held four meetings in Manila, Philippines. The Board discussed and resolved issues related to the establishment of a comprehensive public school system in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11
Fred W. Atkinson requests that the district superintendents submit a variety of information relating to laws about compulsory education, teacher wages, school buildings costs, and censuses of children to be educated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06