Word: threatening
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...morning session the topic of discussion was: "Does the Present Trend toward Vocational Education Threaten Liberal Culture?" E. P. Cubberley, professor of Education, Leland Stanford, Jr., University, and Mr. R. A. Woods, A.M. '10, head of the South End House, Boston, read papers on the subject. Professor Cubberley showed that the growth of high schools and state universities in the past decade was due to the fact that the common man wished a broader education for his children than the classical curriculum formerly provided; therefore, agricultural and commercial schools are demanded by popular sentiment. Mr. Woods said the new ideals...
...Lecture Hall this morning at 9.45 o'clock. At 10 o'clock Professor E. P. Cubberly, professor of Education, Leland Stanford, Jr., University, and Mr. R. A. Woods, A.M. 1910, head of the South End House, Boston, will speak on "Does the Present Trend towards Vocational Education threaten Liberal Culture?" Following this a general discussion will be led by Professor H. W. Holmes; W. B. Snow, of Boston; Miss F. E. Leadbetter, of Boston; and Professor W. A. Neilson p.'96. This session will be open to the public. Teachers and school officers are extended a cordial invitation...