Word: accomplishing
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...once. Object: "To bring forth on this continent-in some form of cooperative commonwealth-the civilization of eco-lomic abundance, democratic behavior and integrity of expression which is now po-entially available." To reduce this mouth-filling program to concrete terms and tell exactly how the schools may accomplish it without delay is not easy. It is, in fact, too difficult for Rugg & Co. Their 530-page book reviews hopefully the spread of Progressive Education in the U. S. but concludes that Progressive Education has not gone far enough, that U. S. schools must function much more democratically and study...
...Fine Arts department thus fails to accomplish what should be its highest goal to teach a student the method by which he can judge art for himself, to show him the universal essentials which lie behind all art. The attainment of such a goal entails far less emphasis on facts and chronology--these become a means to an end rather than an end in themselves. It means greater stress on practical art and design; and more than this, a close integration of practical work and history. It means the coordination of art with other branches of knowledge. It means finally...
...subjects beneficial to their business or daily occupation; (3) to gain "general culture" in their personal interests. If they are to achieve these ends they must have in whatever way possible the advantages of regular undergraduates. Through personal meetings with their tutors once or twice a week, they can accomplish as much or little as their ambition demands. They are supplied with all necessary books; formed into English, Economics and History Conference Groups; given access to the vocational guidance service of Phillips Brooks House; considered eligible for midyear scholarships at the Harvard Extension; and allowed to observe in scientific laboratories...
...quickest ways to accomplish something is to strike while the from is hot. No doubt the Committee for Pan-American Scholarships was aware of that fact. And yet the iron appears to be too hot. The College has the conviction that the drive is not quite straightforward, that it is almost a prank. Whether or not his is the case, the subject is far from inopportune, and for that reason it is regrettable that the timing is poor...
...invite attention to one H. C. Hopson . . . the dominant figure and guiding spirit of the Associated Gas & Electric System. As a dominant figure he is a marvel and I think he admits it. As a guiding spirit he leaves nothing undone to accomplish his purpose. ... In my opinion under the present setup, no body can effectively regulate such an organization. It is too big, too powerful, its officials are too fast and its lawyers too smart. ... I have seen them juggle their books, juggle their cash, juggle foreclosure sales where they were both buyer and seller, juggle their taxes, juggle...