8 20 1839 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/9bf303c6a1c4f522bf210cf4f18de142.pdf cf2fccc1bf741f95f4d20f4b0e8d2925 PDF Text Text ADDRESS OF THOS. B. STANLEY GOVERNOR TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1955 SENATE DOCUMENT No. 2 C o m m o n w ea lth of V irg in ia Division of Purchase and Printing Richmond 1955 �ADDRESS OF THOS. B. STANLEY GOVERNOR TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY EXTRA SESSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1955 Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, and Members of the Joint Assembly: The call for this extra session of the General Assembly of Virginia is the direct result of the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States on May 17, 1954, and its decree of May 31, 1955. We in Virginia, and the people throughout the South, had administered our public schools in ac­ cordance with the law of the land as enunciated by the Supreme Court in 1896 and reaffirmed on many subsequent occasions. In good faith and with firm resolution, we had moved forward steadily in a concerted effort to improve our school system and provide the best possible educational op­ portunities for the youth of both races. Millions upon millions of dollars have been expended to equalize facilities, and today the physical plants and courses of instruction of many of our negro schools are superior to those afforded white pupils in the same localities. The Commonwealth has given unprecedented financial aid to the counties and cities in meeting their school construction needs; salaries of white and negro teachers were equalized long ago, and until the separate but equal doctrine was challenged in the federal courts, we had every reason to look forward to an era of un­ surpassed educational progress. The decision of the Court discarding the law as we had known it, and as the Court itself had interpreted it throughout all these years, im­ mediately created problems of enormous proportions. Mingling of the races not only was prohibited by the Constitution of Virginia but was contrary to the customs, traditions and wishes of the vast majority of our citizens. The future of our whole educational system, therefore, was left in dire jeopardy. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, I invited thirty-two members of the General Assembly in August 1954 to serve on a special commission to study the effects of the Supreme Court decision and make recommenda­ tions to the Governor and their colleagues in the legislature. This group, designated the Commission on Public Education, has labored for more than fourteen months, studying proposals advanced in other states as well as many plans and suggestions originating in Virginia and with its own membership. In my charge to the Commission, I expressed the firm belief that separate schools for white and negro pupils were in the best interest of both races and that it was my purpose to do all within my authority to maintain segregated schools. The Commission, early in its deliberations, conducted a lengthy public hearing at which the overwhelming majority of those who availed them­ selves of the opportunity to appear confirmed the belief which I had expressed. �4 Senate Document No. 2 On November 11, 1955, the Commission submitted its report. It was made public on Sunday, November 13, 1955, and the following day I issued the call for this legislative session, in keeping with the recommendation and request of the Commission. I concur wholeheartedly in the recommendations from this able, conscientious and dedicated group of legislators. I cannot permit this occasion to pass without making public acknowledgment of my great appreciation, personally and officially, to the Honorable Garland Gray, Chairman, and every member of the Commission, its legal counsel and staff, and the Attorney General of Virginia, who collaborated on the report. They have rendered a service of untold value to the people of Virginia in bringing forth a program which bears promise of attaining two essential objectives, namely: (1) avoidance of enforced integration of the races in any of our public schools, and (2) maintenance of educa­ tional opportunities for the boys and girls in all sections of Virginia, despite the wide variation in problems and density of white and negro population. The first, and the vital, step toward accomplishing these objectives involves amendment of Section 141 of the State Constitution; This section now reads: “No appropriation of public funds shall be made to any school or institution of learning not owned or exclusively controlled by the State or some political subdivision thereof; provided, first, that the General Assembly may appropriate funds to any agency, or to a school or institution of learning owned or controlled by an agency, created and established by two or more States under a joint agreement to which this State is a party for the purpose of providing educational facilities for the citizens of the several states joining in such agreement; second, that counties, cities, towns and districts may make appropriations to non-sectarian schools of manual, industrial, or technical training, and also to any school or institution of learning owned or exclusively con­ trolled by such county, city, town or school district.” The Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia on November 7, 1955, held that the present language of this Section bars the appropriation of public funds to the support of private schools and, specifically, invalidated pay­ ments for tuition, institutional fees and other designated expenses of certain children who attend approved or designated private schools. The State Comptroller, on the advice of the Attorney General, has withheld certain other funds coming within the scope of the opinion, including money appropriated for equalization of higher educational opportunities heretofore made available to a large number of negro students attending private institutions outside Virginia, and still other funds which have been used for teacher scholarships in private institu­ tions within this State. The Commission on Public Education, in the light of this decision and conscious of the problems in many areas of the State, has offered recommendations which, if adopted, will have the effect of overcoming this barrier, insofar as non-sectarian private institutions are concerned, and of preserving educational opportunities in all localities. Its unanimous report proposes a limited Constitutional Convention for the sole purpose of amending Section 141: “To permit the General Assembly and the governing bodies of the several counties, cities and towns to appropriate funds for educational purposes which may be expended in furtherance of �Address of Thos. B. Stanley, Governor 5 elementary, secondary, collegiate and graduate education of Virginia students in public and non-sectarian private schools and institutions of learning in addition to those owned or exclusively controlled by the State or any such county, city or town.” Such authority would permit students in localities where public schooling may be interrupted to continue their studies, with state aid, in non-sectarian private schools or in other public schools located elsewhere. In addition, it would apply to the children of parents who decline to send them to public schools where pupils of both races may have been enrolled. Thus, no pupil would be required to attend any school, open to negro and white children, against the wishes of his parents, and localities tem­ porarily without public schools would still have some means of educating their children. The Commission on Public Education made other recommendations for legislative action—after the amendment of the Constitution is effected. I concur in its suggestion that the other proposals, interrelated as they are, be deferred pending your action, the action of the electors, and the action of the Constitutional Convention, if authorized, on Section 141. I submit, therefore, with recommendation for its introduction and passage, a single bill for a referendum on the question of holding a Con­ stitutional Convention to amend Section 141 as heretofore described. The bill is identical with that originally drafted by the Commission, with two exceptions. One change in language corrects an inadvertent transposition of words, and in no way changes the intent or scope of the bill. The second change specifically limits the bill and the Constitutional Convention to Section 141. These changes were submitted to and approved by the membership of the Commission since its report of November 11. As you know, the same session of the General Assembly which au­ thorizes a referendum on a Constitutional Convention cannot also authorize the second election necessary for the selection of delegates to the Con­ vention. To expedite consideration of the constitutional change, it there­ fore appeared desirable and necessary to convene the Assembly in this extra session. Action here—at the polls—at another legislative session— again at the polls, and in a Constitutional Convention will require, at best, several months. If we are to safeguard our rights and maintain an educa­ tional system, it is imperative to act now on this question. As I conclude this message, may I express my personal gratification in being privileged to meet again with each member of this distinguished Assembly. The problems ahead are difficult, but not insuperable, and I know that they will be met and solved in keeping with the finest traditions of this proud Commonwealth. � https://projectdaps.org/files/original/81c4a9ac8a0d50e0410af2344ba75239.jpg 9967544268b0feb437a2d33d668ed6d9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 94, Arlingtonians for a Better County (ABC) Organizational Records Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Address of Thos. B. 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Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 94_16_8_28 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/129060ddebec379c92b096cc6d8c0a1c.pdf 1f19bed2ecd1531e6c852087173573b6 PDF Text Text Vote! Vote! Vote! AEA REPORTER Published by THE ARLINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Vol. X, No. 2 O c to b e r, 1964 A r lin g to n , V ir g in ia O ur T e a c h e r s as C itiz e n s : B efore a n d A fter N o v e m b e r 3 by Rose R. Holton, Citizenship Chairm an V o te r r e g i s tr a ti o n b o o k s c lo s e d , t h e A E A C itiz e n s h ip C o m m i t t e e f o c u s e s its a t t e n t i o n o n t e a c h e r - c i t i z e n a c t i v i t y in t h e in t e r i m b e f o r e N o v e m b e r 3. O n ly a fe w w e e k s r e m a i n b e fo re th e c a m p a ig n sp eech es, p r o n o u n c e m e n ts , a ffirm a tio n s a n d r e b u t t a l s b e c o m e p o li ti c a l h is to ry . D u r in g th e s e re m a in in g w eek s, th e A E A C itiz e n s h ip C o m m itte e u rg e s e a c h te a c h e r t o b e c o m e a l e r t a n d r e s p o n s iv e t o h is d e m o c r a t i c r i g h t a n d h is c iv ic o b l i g a t i o n . B e c o m in g in f o rm e d — o r m o r e “ p o l i t i c a l l y l i t e r a t e ” — is t h e f irs t o f t h e m a n y w a y s o f f u lf illin g c iv i c re s p o n s ib ility . K n o w in g th e c a n d id a te s a n d th e is s u e s b e f o r e t h e v o t e r s c a n n o t b e o v e r e m p h a s i z e d . In a d d i ti o n to t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o f th is n a tu r e w h ic h is a v a ila b le th ro u g h m a ss c o m m u n ic a tio n m e d ia , th e in f o r m e d te a c h e r s h o u l d t a k e a d v a n t a g e o f e v e ry o p p o rtu n ity to h e a r c a n d id a te s p r e s e n t t h e i r v ie w s a t p u b li c p o li ti c a l m e e t in g s . T e a c h e rs w h o have not b e c o m e p e r s o n a l l y i n v o l v e d in p o litic s t h r o u g h p a r ty m e m b e r sh ip o r p r e c in c t w o r k c a n c o m e c lo s e r to u n d e r s ta n d in g and i n t e ll ig e n t ly r e a c t i n g t o p o l i t i c a l is s u e s b y a tte n d in g p o litic a l m e e t in g s o p e n t o t h e g e n e r a l p u b li c . S u c h p o l i t i c a l s e n s iti v it y is a m u s t f o r t h e t e a c h e r a s a c it iz e n . a n d c o n tin u e to le a rn a b o u t, b e c o m e i n v o l v e d in , a n d h e l p t o in f l u e n c e t h e m a n y d e c i s i o n s w h ic h a f f e c t t h e c o m m u n i t y , th e s ta te a n d th e n a tio n . L a s t y e a r ’s g r a s s r o o t s a tte m p ts r e a l iz e d s o m e d e g r e e o f f r u i t i o n . M o re n e e d s to b e d o n e — m o re m u st b e d o n e . T h e A E A C iti z e n s h ip C o m m itte e u rg e s te a c h e rs to a tte n d th e s c h o o l a n d c o u n ty b o a r d m e e tin g s a s s c h e d u le d fo r each s c h o o l. M o r e o v e r , th e C o m m itte e e n c o u ra g e s te a c h e r a tte n d a n c e a t m e e tin g s o th e r th a n th o s e s c h e d u l e d f o r a g iv e n s c h o o l . T h is in v o lv e m e n t in c iv ic m a tte r s se rv e s to m a k e te a c h e rs k n o w le d g e a b le about th e f a c t o r s a n d in f lu e n c e s w h ic h a f f e c t p o l i c y a n d d e c is io n m a k in g in o u r c o m m u n i t y . D u r i n g th i s s c h o o l y e a r , t h e p r o j e c t w ill b e c o n d u c t e d w i t h th e c o o p e r a tio n o f th e A r lin g to n C o u n t y C o u n c i l o f P T A s . Y o u r c o o p e ra tio n , s u p p o rt a n d h e lp a r e n e e d e d . B e fo re a n d a fte r N o v e m b e r 3, t h e t e a c h e r is a c i t i z e n — a n i m p o r t a n t f o r c e in t h e li f e o f th e c o m m u n ity , th e s ta te a n d th e n a tio n . Candidates S peak T h e le a g u e o f W o m e n V o te rs o f A r l i n g t o n p r e s e n t e d a s e r ie s o f q u e s tio n s to th e tw o c a n d i d a t e s f o r t h e C o u n t y B o a r d . In th e in te re s t o f p r o m o tin g p o li t ic a lly in f o r m e d te a c h e r s , th e B e fo re N o v e m b e r 3, th e A E A C itiz e n s h ip C o m m itte e u rg e s te a c h e r s t o m a k e a p o s i t i v e e f f o r t t o r e a c h a t le a s t o n e re g is te re d “ n o n - v o t e r ” — th e a p a th e tic c itiz e n w h o d o e s n o t r e c o g n i z e t h e s t r e n g t h o f h is b a llo t. A s a c o m m u n ity le a d e r, t h e t e a c h e r c a n d o m u c h to in f lu e n c e o t h e r c it i z e n s t h a t e a c h v o te c o u n t s . T h e t e a c h e r s h o u l d feel t h a t h is e f f o r ts , t o g e t h e r w ith t h a t o f o t h e r r e s p o n s ib l e c o m m u n i t y le a d e r s , m a y h e lp t o m a k e t h e d if f e r e n c e o n v o t e r t u r n - o u t o n e le c tio n day. A N D -A F T E R N O V E M B E R 3 T h e A E A C itiz e n s h ip C o m m i tt e e h a s d e s i g n a t e d t h e i m p ro v e m e n t o f te a c h e r a tte n d a n c e a n d p a r t i c i p a t i o n in c iv ic m e e t in g s a s it s p r i m a r y o b Reporter p r e s e n t s t h o s e q u e s t i o n s a n d a n s w e rs w h ic h a r e m o s t p e r tin e n t to e d u c a tio n . W h at C h anges in t h e A r l i n g to n s c h o o l p ro g r a m w o u ld y o u a s a C o u n ty B o a rd m e m b e r e n c o u ra g e ? H a g g e r ty : “ I t h i n k t h a t a n e x p a n d e d p ro g r a m o f v o c a tio n a l t r a i n i n g o n t h e h ig h s c h o o l le v e l is n e e d e d in A r l i n g t o n . A lo n g lo o k s h o u ld b e ta k e n a t th e D r e w A n n e x b e f o r e i t is s o l d . T h i s m i g h t b e a g o o d s i te f o r a v o c a t i o n a l h ig h s c h o o l . W e a r e ju s tifia b ly p r o u d o f th e n u m b e r o f m e r i t s c h o l a r s w h o liv e in je c t iv e . I n f o r m e d c it iz e n s b e g in (Continued on Page 3) A r l i n g t o n b u t w e m u s t n o t lo s e s i g h t o f t h e f a c t t h a t n o t a ll c h i l d r e n a r e e q u a l l y g if te d a n d AEA MEMBERSHIP HITS NEW HIGH by Marcia J. Harmony, Membership Chairm an A lre a d y th is y e a r A r lin g to n T e a c h e rs’ cash , ch eck s, and p a y ro ll d e d u c tio n s h a v e p u t u s o v e r t h e t o p in m e m b e r s h i p . If y o u h av e n o t h a d th e o p p o r tu n ity to jo in a s y e t c o n ta c t y o u r B u ild in g D i r e c t o r o r t h e A E A o ffic e . N o w is n o t i m e t o s t o p ! P a rtic u la rly im p o r ta n t th is y e a r is a u n i t e d p r o f e s s i o n a l m e m b e rs h ip . T h is is s t r o n g m e m b e rs h ip . W e n e e d to h a v e a n in c r e a s e d s t a t e m e m b e r s h i p a s is s u e s o f i m p o r t a n c e to A r l i n g t o n t e a c h e r s w ill a r i s e t h i s y e a r . D e s e g r e g a t i o n is o n e o f th e im p o rta n t i s s u e s in V ir g in ia . A la r g e m e m b e r s h i p g iv e s y o u r h a rd w o r k in g v o lu n te e r o ffic e rs a n d e m p l o y e d s t a f f t h e p o w e r t o d e a l w ith a s s o c i a t i o n p r o b l e m s in a n y f o r u m . M e m b e rs h ip a n d p a r tic ip a t i o n is w h a t c o u n t s . Y o u r m e m b e rs h ip c o n trib u te s to th e a d v a n c e m e n t o f th e te a c h in g p ro fe s s io n . Y o u r p a r tic ip a tio n o n c o m m i t t e e s , in d i s c u s s i o n s a n d f o r m u la tin g p o lic ie s b r in g s t e a c h i n g c lo s e r t o o u r g o a l o f a tru ly p re -e m in e n t p ro fe s s io n . $10,000 For What? Prestige, Recognition, M aterial G ains? Is the price right? See page 3 Getting to Know You Is Both Profitable And Fun By Betty Fogg, C hairm an L.T.I. T e a c h e r s a r e a lw a y s e s p e c ia l ly a w a r e o f t h e c l i m a t e in a c la s s ro o m a m o n g a g r o u p o f s tu d e n ts . I s h a re d a v e ry w a rm a n d o p e n c lim a te w ith th e g ro u p w h o w e n t to H a rp e rs F e r r y in S e p t e m b e r . W e w o r k e d h a r d a n d w e h a d fu n . I g o t to k n o w a lo t o f p e o p le w h o s e fa c e s w e re fa m ilia r, b u t w h o s e n a m e s , I d i d n ’t e v e n k n o w . I ’m s u r e t h a t t h e w a r m s h a r in g o f o u r g o a ls a n d t h e p r o b le m s w e c a n s e e in o b t a i n i n g t h e m h a s g iv e n e v e r y o n e w h o p a r t i c i p a t e d in t h e w o r k s h o p s a n d g e n e r a l s e s s io n s a s t r o n g c o n c e p t o f th e ro le th e y p la y a s d i r e c t o r s , in t h e f u n c t i o n i n g o f th e A rlin g to n E d u c a tio n A s s o c ia tio n . I f w e c a n c o n tin u e to e x p re s s o u r s e lv e s a s fr e e ly a n d o p e n l y a s w e d id d u r i n g t h a t w e e k e n d A E A w ill b e a t r u l y r e p o n s i v e o rg a n iz a tio n . I f w e c a n m a in ta in th a t e s p rit d e c o rp s a t th e B o a rd o f D ir e c to r s m e e tin g s f o r What are these people looking at? See page 4 Leadership Institute Held at Harper’s Ferry th e sc h o o l y e a r, th e m e m b e rs w e r e p r e s e n t w ill b e w e ll r e p a i d f o r t h e i r i n v e s t m e n t in o u r L e a d e rs h ip T ra in in g I n s titu te . Dick Neal, Betty Algor, Betty Hay, Celeste Groves, Bob Richards, Al Talbott, Bill Holmes, Chet Boyd discuss the AEA building program in a workshop group. D u rin g th e w e e k -e n d of S e p t e m b e r 1 1 th , 1 9 6 4 , t h e A E A b r o u g h t to fr u itio n a se e d lo n g g e rm in a tin g . M a n y m e m b e rs o f th e A E A m e n ta ry P ro c e d u re by Ed R e y n o ld s . A p re s e n ta tio n o f s o n g s fr o m th e AEA sh o w under th e d ire c tio n o f M e lv in R eed d e v e lo p e d i n t o a c o m m u n i t y h a v e fe lt f o r s o m e t i m e t h a t a n s in g a n d c a p p e d t h e o r g a n i z e d a d e q u a te L e a d e rs h ip T ra in in g p a r t o f th e e v e n in g . In s titu te w a s a m u s t if p r o p e r B re a k fa st w as se rv e d a t 8 re p re s e n ta tio n o f th e m e m b e r o ’c l o c k S a t u r d a y m o r n i n g , f o l s h ip w a s to b e a c h ie v e d . P r e l o w e d a t &-.45 b y t h e 2 n d g e n e r a l re q u is ite to a n a d e q u a t e t r a i n s e s s io n d e v o t e d t o t h e J o b o f in g p r o g r a m w o u ld be to re m o v e th e B o a rd o f D ire c to rs th e B u ild in g D ir e c t o r ( m e m b e r s f r o m t h e p r o x i m i t y o f f a m il y o f th e B o a rd o f D ire c to rs ) . T h e a n d fr ie n d s to a s s u r e c o m p le te a tte n tio n to th e b u s in e s s a t hand. T o a c h ie v e t h i s p r i v a c y , t h e L e a d e rs h ip T ra in in g C o m m it te e , c h a i r e d b y B e tt y F o g g , c h o s e H illto p H o u s e a t H a r p e r ’s F e r r y , W e s t V a . O t h e r c o n s id e ra tio n s s u b s ta n tia tin g th is c h o ic e w e re th e h is to r ic a l s e ttin g , th e a c c o m m o d a tio n s , th e fo o d , a n d , e q u a lly im p o r ta n t, th e p ric e . A t 5 o ’c lo c k o n F r i d a y a f t e r n o o n m e m b e rs o f th e B o a rd o f D i r e c t o r s , o f f ic e rs a n d c o m m i t te e c h a i r m e n b e g a n t o r e g i s t e r w ith B e tty B r o o k s w h o w a s c h a rg e d w ith r o o m a s s ig n m e n ts a n d a c c o m o d a tio n s . A f te r a n e x c e l le n t d i n n e r , e v e r y o n e m e t in t h e f irs t g e n e r a l s e s s i o n . T h i s s e s s io n i n c l u d e d a r e p o r t f r o m t h e E x e c u ti v e S e c r e t a r y ; a f i lm s tr ip a n d d is c u s s io n o f th e im p o rta n c e a n d p la c e o f p u b lic r e l a t i o n s in t h e A s s o c i a t i o n , a n d th e ro le o f th e T e a c h e r C it iz e n b y D ic k D o l e s a n d t h e P u b lic R e la tio n s C o m m itte e a n d R o se H o lto n o f th e C iti z e n s h ip C o m m itte e ; and a d r a m a tiz e d p ro g r a m o n P a rlia - D ATES Oct. 15 — School Board Meeting, 7:30, Administration Building Oct. 21 — District H Meeting, Kenmore Oct. 24 — County Board Meeting, 9 am. Court House Oct. 26 — Meeting of AEA delegates to state conventions, 4 pm, Page School Oct. 28-30 — VEA-VTA Conventions Nov. 3 — Election Day Nov. 5 — School Board Meeting, 7:30, Administration Building Nov. 7 — County Board Meeting, 9 am. Court House h o u rs fro m 10 t o 3 w e r e g iv e n o v e r to fo u r w o rk s h o p g ro u p s ; M e m b e rs h ip , c h a ir e d b y M a r c ia H a r m o n y ; P r o f e s s io n a l R ig h ts a n d R e s p o n s ib ilitie s , c h a ir e d by G e o rg e Long; S a la r y , co c h a ire d b y H a rv e y W y n n a n d J e r ry S h e lto n ; a n d th e A E A B u il d in g P r o j e c t , c h a i r e d by D ic k N e a l. M e m b e rs w e re d iv id e d in to fo u r g ro u p s a n d r o ta te d fro m c o m m itte e to c o m m itte e . In th e c o u rse o f th e w o rk s h o p s , p r o je c ts a n d in n o v a tio n s o f A E A w e re e x p la in e d , d is c u s s e d a n d d r a m a t i z e d in o r d e r t o m a k e e a c h B u ild in g D i r e c t o r a w a r e o f th e e ff o rts o f th e A s s o c i a tio n a n d t h e r o l e o f t h e m e m b e r s in th e s e e f f o r ts . A t t h r e e o ’c l o c k , d e l e g a t e s w e r e a ll o w e d t h e i r f i r s t b r e a k fro m th e r o u t in e o f b u s in e s s . M e m b e rs w e re e n c o u ra g e d to t o u r h i s t o r i c H a r p e r ’s F e r r y u n d e r th e g u id a n c e o f D ix ie K ilh a m , th e p r i p r i e t o r o f H ill to p H o u s e , o r ju s t to re la x . T h e th i r d G e n e r a l S e s s io n g o t u n d e r w ay a t 7 p .m . T h e to p ic o f th is s e s s io n w a s “ E d u c a ti o n in A r l i n g t o n ” . P r e s i d e n t B e tt y A lg o r p r e s e n te d q u e s tio n s c o n c e rn in g A r lin g to n S c h o o ls to S c h o o l B o a rd m e m b e rs . D r. John R e e d S p ic e r a n d M r. J a m e s S to c k a r d . T o c u l m i n a t e t h e e v e n i n g 's a c tiv itie s , C . F r e d C a r p e n te r a n d D r. D ic k W ig g in , tw o m e m b e rs o f th e w rite r-c o m poser fro m te a m , p re s e n te d a s k it th e A E A s h o w . A nd G ladly T each, w i t h e x c e l l e n t a s s is ta n c e fro m E . M a x in e (C ontinued on Page 3) �A R R EA EPO TER Official 1‘ublication of the Arlington Education Assuciation 4501) Old Dominion Drive Phone: 525-6878 |Dl) CAT I ONAL Ir e s s O c t o b e r , 1964 AEA R e p o r t e r Page Tw o I S S O C I ATI ON o OF ME R I C A E d u c a tio n D ig e s ts by Jean E. Butler President...................... ELIZABETH ALGOR Violence President-Elect - - - GERALD R. GROVES Vice-President - - - - - LEONARD ADLER That adults as well as child Treasurer............. HARRIET McPHERSON ren can be affected by over Parliamentarian................................... JAMESGIBSON Past President - - - - SEYMOUR B. STISS exposure to TV violence and Staff Editor and Executive Secretary...................... Managing Editor- - - - - - - - - - - Feature Editor - - - - - - - ...................... Layout Editor- - . . . . Cartoonist - - ................................................................ Advertising Rates by ................ Robert W. Bogen Gerald R. Groves, Wakefield - - - Jean E. Butler, Maury Celeste B. Groves, Kenmorc ............................ Paul Butler Request Virginia's Scylla and Charybdis come to confuse fantasy with reality can at least partially explain the passive detachment with which 37 New Yorkers watched from their apartment house windows, the murder of their 28-year-old neighbor, psychiatrist Ralph S. Banay told a symposium on violence held by the M edical C o r rectional Assn. The 37 watched for more than 30 minutes while a killer stalked and stabbed the young woman while she cried for help. Only one person placed a call to the police and that was done after the victim was already dead. “These people were deaf, paralyzed, hypnotized with excitation. . .fascinated by the drama, by the action, and yet not entirely sure that what was taking place was actually hap pening,” said Dr. Banay. “ We underestimate the damage that these accumulated images do to the brain”, he stated. Today's Child The gross injustices of Virginia’s poll tax and malapportioned legislature have oppressed our citizens for too many years. At long last some of the chains restricting the size of our electorate were broken. It took the tortuous trail of a constitutional amendment to abolish the poll tax as a prerequisite for voting for federal offices. Happily Virginia registrars are reporting record registrations for the November 3 elections. The desperate chicanery of a “certificate of residence” in federal elections as a wishful substitute for the outlawed poll tax was prop erly struck down by federal court action. Let’s hope the enlarged electorate comes out with a resounding vote to establish conclusively the new forces to be reckoned with in Virginia politics. Bob Bogen Another hopeful sign, although somewhat shaky at the moment, is the court-ordered mandate for reappor tionment of the state legislature. Our thanks to Arlington’s dragonslaying attorney, Ed Campbell, and his Arlington, Fairfax and Norfolk co-workers for their persistent and skillful management Welcome Teachers of the long-drawn out battle to get equity under the law for urban In San Diego the red carpet area’s representation in our state legislature. was rolled out the week of Sept. A strange rationale has been advanced by rural interests in their hollow arguments of fear of corrupt urban politicians gaining 7-13 to welcome Greater San control of state legislatures. This alleged fear is simply a mask for Diego’s 4,500 teachers back to to school. The 500 new and the real fear of loss of ill-gotten power and control. For years rurally-dominated state legislatures across the nation 4,000 returning teachers were have cynically disregarded even their own constitutional mandates honored guests of the com to reapportion periodically. These self-same legislatures which munity at everything from a violate basic principles of representative government control the “Haggers Hoedown” , a fashion standards for curriculm, certification of personnel, and financing of show (for men and women), ice public education. The highly touted “ loss of local control” skating party, “teacher’s night arguments against federal support for education are flimsy at best on the town” , harbor cruises to since state governments historically have delegated as much or as a professional leadership con little control as they see fit to local boards of education. In Virginia ference and lavish salutes from the rural legislature has stripped local school boards of much of the town’s mayor, churchmen, their proper function and jurisdiction. Further, most local boards business leaders, newspaper are creatures of the state political machinery and about as far removed from the local citizenry as can be found anywhere in the publishers, TV broadcasters, and service brass. Nation. To make the new teachers Our sister state of Tennessee has had an inquitous history over sixty years of complete disregard for a constitutional mandate feel a part of the community, for a decennial reapportionment. It was poetic justice that the the town buzzed with “ Wel United States Supreme Court decision in Tennessee’s historic case come Teacher” posters, bumper of Baker vs. Carr finally offered urban-suburban dwellers hope for stickers, banners, serenades, a break in the long-standing stranglehold of rural minorities. The open houses, free cokes, door distribution of school funds, as well as funds for other important prizes, TV tributes, luncheons, state programs, has been notoriously weighted against the urban banquets and receptions. On the taxpayers. No accountability has been forthcoming for this history practical side the new teachers of abuse as the rural legislative majorities, representing constituent minorities, blithely constructed their formulas to dole out dis could choose from more than proportionate shares to themselves of the heavy “takes” from 2000 listings in town and could seek all so rts o f p erso n al urban taxpayers. “Taxation without representation ” were fighting words to our services, inform ation, advice forefathers. We have exhausted all the legal and political processes and transportation from SDTA to correct these blatant inequites. Urban leaders have fought a (the San Diego Teachers Asso valiant battle through proper legal channels. The court of last ciation). appeals has ruled that state legislatures must give all citizens the The giant week-long com same voting rights according to fair representation. munity-wide hello was sparked As entrenched politicians see their crusty empires threatened, it is last year by SDTA and found small wonder they howl in anguish that the United States Supreme all of the 650,000 of San Diego’s Court has usurped its authority. Without the Supreme Court, citizens this year vying with where does the urban voter go for equity and justice? To the malapportioned legislatures which have closed their eyes to these each other to show teachers, crass inequities, lo these many years? A ludicrous thought! Yet especially the new ones, how there are those among us who would try to send us back along that much the co mmu n i t y was interested in, and committed to , fruitless path of frustration. With friends like that . . . . Teachers as intelligent voters must not avoid these critical issues good education. in analyzing candidates in the November 3 election. The future of Education USA state support for education is at stake. We either defeat the effort to strip the United States Supreme Court of its jurisdiction to deal Forty-Four Letters with these issues or public education at the state level will continue to be held back for decades by the same type of legislative failures The forty-four letter Pitman we have witnessed over the past years, not only in Virginia, but in alphabet is being used for the many other states as well. More crucial than that, our historic sys second year in Bethlehem, Pa. tem of checks and balances will be jeopardized, because further by the Ford Foundation, spon encroachments of this type would inevitably follow. sored by Lehigh University and Fair representation is long overdue in Virginia and elsewhere. under the direction of Dr. Al Let’s join forces with those who have been in the forefront of this bert J. Mazurkiewicz of Le just cause of fair apportionment to be sure that they are not high’s Department of Educa pulled back from the brink of victory. You can have a voice in tion. He and Dr. Harold these vital matters if you VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3! (Continued on Page 3) P re sid e n t’s C o lu m n by Elizabeth Algor Wheat Direction Education? At the Leadership Training Institute I asked all of us to look ahead toward the future of the Arlington County School System. Here are some questions I asked: What efforts or plans does Arlington have to attract and use Federal funds and foundation funds to institute new educational programs? The rising national concern about our undereducated youth has led to the availability of funds from both these sources for pilot and demonstrative projects. What early retirement programs does Arlington need to develop so that educators have the security of knowing that should there occur an early disability, as for instance, a heart attack, their financial security would be protected? The Federal government, recognizing that a child’s learning difficulties usually start very early in his educational career, is beginning to help subsidize elementary school guidance. What plans does Arlington have for elementary school guidance? Arlington currently has standards for the number of pupils per teacher. What plans does it have for establishing standards for the number of students per administrator, the number of teachers per supervisor, the number of teachers per helping teacher, the number of students per librarian, the number of teachers per secretary? What plans does Arlington have to provide for the inservice training of administrators to upgrade those in service and develop administrative potential from those already in Arlington service? What plans does Arlington have to improve its basic salary scale, the scale with which we must recruit teachers new to Arlington, this year 15% of our total staff? What plans do we have for recognizing teachers who earn advanced degrees? We have a large and very rich reservoir of highly trained, very able people available for use during the summer months. How can Arlington take advantage of this resource to strengthen the school program? Arlington has a justly deserved reputation as a fine school system. Its schools have served as “ Lighthouse’’ schools for the state and nation. It is important that we maintain this leadership position. Today in technology, in business, in national defense, in industry, one must run hard just to keep up-to-date. To lead, one must do more than run hard. Education has the same problem. Maintaining the status quo would soon leave us far behind. We need to look constantly for improvements. L e t t e r s to t h e E d i t o r The REPORTER invites letters. Letters must be signed by the author in order to be used; however, names may be withheld upon request. Views expressed are those of the author. Commendations! This is just a little fan note to congratulate you on another good issue of AEA Reporter. You can know how pleased I am to see so much about re sponsible citizenship. Please congratulate all the editors who work on the Reporter. Sincerely yours, Lucile (Mrs. George R. Ellison) Secretary, NEA Citizenship Committee Comments from Participants in AEA Leadership Training Insti tute at Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, September, 1964. • ... For me the workshop has been very worthwhile. I hope to go back to my building and make the AEA members much more aware of what AEA is all about, and try to get them more personally involved in the work. • . .. A new and different ex perience which was most enjoy able while being extremely use ful. We acquired much useful information to take back to our schools, to act upon in pro gressive ways. It was good to feel a part of such an organiza tion. • . .. I left with a feeling of inspiration and unity of pur pose of the group. I feel a pride in being a part of a group as professional minded, dedicated and purposeful. It has been a week-end to remember. • . .. I felt the week-end was very successful. I do feel more confident in the job as building director. It was much fun, too! B lo o d — W h e n Y O U N e e d I t ! During the past several years a small number of AEA members have provided emergency blood service when it was needed by a member or his family. This will no longer be possible under the new plan approved by the Board of Directors. Attempts were made in years past to establish an AEA Blood Bank under the Red Cross. In order to maintain a bank with the Red Cross, a minimum of 200 pints must be kept on deposit at all times. Since AEA members were unable to meet this balance, the AEA has not had a blood bank. Under the plan of the Metropolitan Washington Blood Service Plan it will now be possible to have blood protection for those AEA members who wish to participate. Unlike the Red Cross Plan, the new plan provides for a walking blood bank. Blood is kept by donors until it is needed. By signing a pledge, an AEA member will provide protection for himself and his dependents. Only one-third of the membership will be called upon to donate blood during a given year. Never theless, protection is provided for all those who have signed pledges. If a member who signs a pledge cannot donate blood when it is called for, another member will be asked to donate in his name. We urge you to become a member of the new AEA Blood Bank. Blood can only be supplied to those AEA members who sign pledges now. Remember, the blood you pledge today may be needed at some future time by you and your loved ones. Have blood ready when you need it! �P ag e T h ree AEA R e p o r t e r O c to b e r , 1964 ----- 1 ---------------------------------------- What Price ForA Masters Degree Bogen Attends Political Clinic by Lucile Ellison, Secretory NEA Citizenship If an Arlington teacher de­ Committee cides to upgrade himself by As a long-range plan in build­ taking a Masters degree, this i how much i will cost him: ing political know-how in s t teacher organizations, the Tuition costs: N E A Citizenship Committee 32 credits @ $40 per credit in cooperation with North­ (price at American U. and western state associations and G W U ) ......... $1,280.00 five other units of the National Time costs: Education Association i spon­ s Time required for each credit: soring i s second regional t 1hr. instruction plus 2 hrs. political clinic in Spokane, preparation equals 3 hrs. Washington, November 13-15. per week. A E A executive secretary Bob 16 wks (1 semester) x 3 hrs. Bogen has been asked to serve equals 48 hrs. time for 1 as a panelist in one of the credit. clinic sessions and to be avail­ 48 hrs. x 32 credits equals able as a consultant during the 1536 hrs.-time needed to two-day session. He will deal earn M A with differing approaches to Price in tim e: Presuming this the encouragement of teachers person holds a part-time job to become active in politics to supplement his teaching depending on varying commun­ income, the following i an itycustoms. s estimate of the price he pays In working with Nashville in time spent on degree work and Davidson County (Tenn­ rather than paid employment. essee) teachers, Bogen was one $5.00 per hr. i pay for be­ of the leading advocates of a s ginning night school instruc­ favorable vote on the referen­ tor dum on metropolitan govern­ 1536 hrs. @ $5.00 per hr. ment and the consolidation of equals........ $7,680.00 the city and county school Total costs: systems. Following a successful $1,280.00 tuition fees vote on metropolitan govern­ 7,680.00 time cost at ment, the Chairman of the edu­ _______ $5.00 per hour cation association’ citizenship s committee was a successful can­ $8,960.00 Cost of a M A didate for the state legislature degree for an at Arlington teach­ and was elected again in l s July’ primary election. s er at a local college. The Spokane Clinic will bring These figures do not include together national leaders in a cost of transportation, books similar format used so success­ and supplies or the expenses of fully at the NEA Clinic, held in f e d tr p . il i s Cleveland l s year. at Snell Serves “Teach Corps” An Arlington teacher, Evelyn Snell of Tuckahoe Elementary School, served as a member of the N E A Teach Corps in Sierra Leone, West Africa during the summer. Under the sponsorship of the N E A and in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development and the Sierra Leone Ministry of Education, she worked with a team of twenty American classroom teachers who con­ ducted teacher training work­ shops for approximately 300 elementary teachers in the West African country. The Teach Corps ofthe NEA, created to provide new educa­ tional force in international relations, utilizes the services of experienced American teachers who volunteer their services during the summer months to work professionally with teachers in foreign lands to their mutual enrichment. American materials and ideas on curricula and methodology were introduced and demon­ strated during the five-week course. The teachers of Sierra Leone, who participated in the Vacation School were enthusi­ astic and eager. Their serious ap­ proach showed recognition of the importance of their role in shaping the destiny of this newly independent nation. Classrooms buzzed with activity as new ideas were tried and teaching aids were constructed in the many phases of the program. Laughter and singing interspersed serious discussions in which teachers of two cul­ tures adapted their thinking to one another in order to better guide children, citizens of to­ morrow’ sworld. There was excitement in being a part of a program de­ scribed by our Ambassador i n Sierra Leone, as being true and useful American aid. Amer­ ican participants in this vaca­ tion experience returned to their classrooms in a l sections of the l U.S. richer in understanding problems of emerging nations as well as increased pride in their profession. Q u e s tio n s (Continuedfrom Page 1) our obligation does not stop with the top one third of the class. We had four high schools in Arlington, have closed one and now have three overcrowded high schools. Perhaps the expansion of the high school that was discontinued would would have been a more prac­ t c l solution of the problem. I ia t might not be too late to rectify thiserror. There i some evidence of s poor utilization of the teacher’ s specialties. A teacher whose specialty i history should not s be teaching language and vice versa. The advance planning of the School Board has not been too e f c e t I think the con­ fiin. fidence of the population could be gained i the School f Board at the insistence of the County Board would present i s prospective needs for ten t years instead of coming to the electorate every several years for more bond issues when much of the populations fe l es that this bond i the l s . s at” Richards: “ County Board members are limited in their in­ fluence on school affairs to two significant areas: the approval of the annual school budget and the appointment of school board members. Through these two means, I would encourage and support the emphasis being placed by the school board on strengthing the school program for the mid­ dle group of children, neither gifted or handicapped, who constitute the large majority of our school population. I am particularly interested in the program for the Prevention of Learning Difficulties. This pro­ gram i intended to reduce the s waste in human potential which occurs when students f i to al learn to read or to develop s i l and attitudes essential to kls progress in school and full participation in modern l f . ie Many of these students conse­ quently become unproductive, disinterested and frequently drop out of school. I am interested in the Cur­ riculum Improvement Program that i designed to secure for s Arlington the best of materials and to make changes in curricu­ lum offerings based on research and the community’desire for s enriched and more effective programs. Finally, I believe that con­ tinued effort must be expended on the manner and way in which we reward our teachers. Our salary scale must reflect the professional performance we expect from our teachers i we f are to retain and improve the high quality level of instruction that exists in our system today.” E d u c a tio n D ig e sts (Continuedfrom Page 2) Tanyzer of Hofstra University have prepared the i/t/a ( n t a Iiil Teaching Alphabet) readers, workbooks and manuals. The favorable results of the program as observed by Nancy Larrick, former president of the International Reading As­ sociation include: significant differences in reading levels between i/t/a groups and those taught by the standard alphabet; spectacular achievements in creative writing; and oppor­ tunity to read more interesting and diversified material. After eight month’ instruction 50.7 s per cent of the i/t/a group read on second grade level as opposed to 6.1 per cent of the standard alphabet; 24 per cent were reading on third grade level as opposed to 0 per cent; 14 per cent on f r t grade level is opposed to 74.4 per cent taught by standard alphabet; while only 11.3 per cent i/t/a were on a primer le e , contrasted with vl 19.5 per cent standard. Because the children are taught to form letters and symbols from the start and encouraged to write words, sentences and paragraphs, they were able to express themselves more freely so that many were writing nine and ten-word sen­ tences quickly and eagerly. The transition from Pitman to tradi­ tional alphabet occurs about the end of the f r t grade and is since most of the spelling words on the standard l s s are phoit Leadership Institute (Continuedfrom Page I ) Halliday, John Palmer and the singing audience. Worship Services were of­ fered to the group on Sunday morning beginning at 7:30. Breakfast was followed by the fourth General Session at 10 o’ clock. During this session, summations of the workshop groups preceded a report from Bob Richards, executive secre­ tary of the Teachers Associa­ tion of Baltimore County who acted as evaluator of the total program. Each member then offered his own written evalua­ tion of the Institute. After another famous Hilltop House meal, the group was free to return home. 66 members of the Executive Committee, however, met again at one, and remained in session until four. Comments and evaluations of Leadership Training Institute may be had from the “ Letters to the Editor”or participating members of the Board of Directors. netic, there has been no appar­ ent difficulty with spelling, al­ though, as yet, results are not conclusive. Non-favorable aspects of the program included the observa­ tion that other subjects were being neglected for reading and that the quiet conducive to con­ centrated learning of the read­ ing stifled the child’ normal s need to express himself. Saturday Review President Betty Algor asks pertinent questions of School Board members Dr. Spicer and Mr. Stockard. AEA members enjoy one of many excellent meals at Hilltop House. �O c t o b e r , 1964 AEA R e p o r t e r A N ew Dimension AEA M e m b e r sh ip R e p o r t 1964-65 By Dick Doles, b y M arcia H arm ony, C h a irm an , 9 / 2 9 / 6 4 Public Relations Chairman They are looking at the A E A display for the New Teacher Orientation which was prepared by Dick Doles and Harold Symes with an assist from the NEA. A E A Gets Ready For V E A - V T A M e e ts The Arlington Education Association this year, through i s Public Relations and Com­ t munity Service Committee, i s adding a new dimension to the structure of service rendered by i to the community. Believ­ t ing that active support of worth­ while community projects i an s inherent privilege as well as a responsibility, the Association will perform in an important role in several activities in the near future. In an effort to acquaint newer residents, as well as older inter­ ested residents, with the County and i s many interests and t a t vities, i s opportunities, and ci t ispast, present and future, the t Association i cooperating with s the Arlington Citizen’Partici­ s pation Council in arranging a series of meetings in which pertinent information about our County will be presented. These meetings should become a con­ tinuing effort, providing a much needed information source to residents as well as stimulating a rightful pride in and a desire to become a positive factor in the com­ munity. American Education Week, from Nov. 8 to 14, provides an opportunity for the Associa­ tion to assume a leading role in recognizing education as a primary bulwark of a democ­ racy in a world of conflicting ideologies. Numerous aids will be provided to Arlington schools to help in focusing attention on the important role our school system plays. A third activity of consider­ ed importance i the presenta­ s tion of an evening’conferences program by the Association to the Arlington Council of Par­ ent-Teacher Associations at Jackson Elementary School on Nov. 16. I i anticipated that, t s in addition to presenting num­ erous aspects of the parentteacher role in improving edu­ cation of our Arlington stu­ dents, the general outline and certain specific songs of the upcoming Association musical show may be presented. An evening of mutual profit and enjoyment should result. How to Become An Instant Critic A E A Delegates to the annual of Education conventions of the Virginia by Or. E. G raham P ogue, Education Association and the Ball State Teachers College Virginia Teachers Association are preparing proposals to put • Give yourself a title-Almost il t before the representative as­ any t t e will do so long as i does not imply that you have a semblies of their state associa­ tions. The conventions begin responsible position in public ils Wednesday evening October 28, education. Military t t e are among the best. and end Friday, October 30. A number of proposals in VEA • Find some fault with the s Committee Reports were sub­ public schools-This i rather mitted by A E A Committee easy in an enterprise involving members and accepted by the thirty-five million Americans. I i best not to vi i the t s st state committees. A E A will send 34 delegates schools. This may produce con­ to the VEA convention and 3 flicting evidence and cramp ye delegates to the VTA conven­ your st l . • Avoid the study of research tion. Mrs. Ruth O ’ Cox will Dell be an o f cial Arlington delegate in education-The single in­ fi stance i much more effective s at the VEA Convention. as a device for making your A great deal of interest has been generated across the state point, besides, research findings by the study being made of local will often destroy your argu­ association reaction to the pro­ ment. s posal that VEA membership be • Do not mention education’ conflicting goals-Your own opened to a l members accepted l ie in local VEA a f l a e . This private ideal of the good lf fiits would allow Northern Virginia must be assumed to be the only Negro members to belong to true goal of education. After l, s s VEA i they choose to join. The al what i good for you i f proposal would not solve the good for the country. l problem of the continuation of • Blame a l school weaknesses on a single cause-Multiple caus­ dual state association member­ ation i likely to be uninterest­ s ship, however. A E A officers and executive ing and hard for the public to devil theory” committee members wrestled understand. The “ i by far the most popular and s with this difficult issue at their October 8 meeting. Maxine effective. John Dewey makes a Halliday, President of V E A ’ good devil, dig him up and s District H, explained the back­ hang him every five years. Or ground that preceded the VEA an anonymous group like pro­ Board’ request for local re­ fessional educators, school ad­ s action. The group heard Dr. ministrators, or educationists. Rupert Picott, executive-secre­ ® Never advocate a positive tary of the Virginia Teachers program— If pressed, you can Association, state V TA’posi­ refer modestly to sub-selected s tion on the question of dual aspects of your own education. s state associations and problems European education i also a good model i your audience i f s of merger. t After considerable debate not familiar with i. our” and discussion, President Algor ® Distinguish between “ other people’ s” appointed a special committee children and “ children-With “ our” children H E L P I f ANTED to come up with a proposal for the A E A Board of Directors. stress the need for sympathy, For And Gladly Teach, A E A John Atkins (Stratford), will understanding, a program for Original musical Written by Richard G. Wiggin, Art serve as Chairman; he will be individual differences. With other people’ children stress Supervisor; Fred Carpenter, s” assisted by Bud Adler (Cherry- “ English Supervisor; Berdyne dale), Mary Collins (Kenmore), discipline and hard work. Alex Costea (Supervisor), • Choose terms for their Eddy, Yorktown; Nancy Smothers De Leonibus, Harvey Wright (Hoffman- emotional appeal-For example, “ discipline” i a good word s Wakefield, 1962-63; Pro­ Boston, J . , and Harvey Wynn r) but “ social adjustment”i bad. duced by Richard G. Wiggin s (Wakefield). • Write primarily for the popular press-Not only do you MUSICAL DIRECTOR —aid in December try-outs, rehearse all AEA GOES NATIONWIDE gain a wider following but, musical numbers________________ An original s i , written by more importantly, you will not kt committee members and other have to be so careful with what DUAL PIANISTS—accompany rehearsals, 3 performances_________ leaders of the AEA, has been you write. STAGE CREW OF 5—four rehearsreproduced and sent out for • Cash in your new role as als, 3 performances______________ general local association use by an expert-Any book you write the N E A Committee on Pro­ i bound to be a best s l e . STAGE DIRECTOR______________ s elr fessional Ethics. The skit was This will lead to lectures, tele­ STAGE SET DESIGNER—drawings all sets, supervise construction developed for and used at the vision appearances and other forsets________________________ of A E A leadership training meet­ roads to fame and fortune. STAGE SET CREW OF 5________ ing held at the NEA Building TICKET CHAIRMAN—printing of in Washington, D.C. last May. tickets, program notes____________ I s purpose was to aid the in­ t CASHIER—Collect tickets and cash coming members of the Board USHERS-6—In evening clothes_____ of Directors in understanding the aims and functions of a PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN—advance Professional Rights and Re­ publicity write-ups and placement in news media__________________ sponsibilities committee. This committee i being established s CAST—14 individual parts and chorus, all ages and types male and female. this year, 1964-65, to handle ethics and grievance problems Write or Call AEA Office which arise in the teaching profession. See top page 2 Total Potential Abingdon Ashlawn Barcroft Barrett Cherrydale Claremont Clay-Fillmore Custis Drew Fairlington Fort Myer George Mason Ctr. Glencarlyn Gunston Henry Hoffman-Boston Elem. Hoffman-Boston Jr. Jackson Jamestown Jefferson Kenmore Langston Lee Madison Maury McKinley-Edison Monroe Nottingham Oakridge Page Randolph Reed Stewart Stratford Swanson T aylor T uckahoe Wakefield Washington-Lee Williamsburg Wilson Woodlawn Woodmont Yorktown Administration Helping Teachers Elem. Superv. Nurses School Board A E A Office Personnel TOTAL0 AEA 16 17 19 22 19 23 16 15 45 19 18 8 21 61 30 8 32 21 24 40 65 15 9 17 9 20 15 25 18 25 20 24 7 59 45 28 18 150 130 82 1 1 8 7 98 55 35 8 20 14 15 19 21 17 20 16 14 44 16 8 7 19 34 29 8 20 16 23 35 58 15 9 17 8 9 10 24 15 22 12 20 7 38 43 24 18 126 105 66 10 8 4 76 32 21 7 8 1,497 1,207“ — — — — VEAVTA 9 11 10 18 16 1 1 16 9 27 10 4 2 16 19 23 8 7 14 9 25 37 1 7 15 8 8 8 12 9 15 10 13 7 27 31 18 18 58 75 42 8 7 3 33 22 10 5 5 5 2 ^•4 O O o- Page F o u r NEA 13 1 1 17 20 18 19 15 9 35 18 9 6 19 29 23 8 9 17 23 18 45 12 6 17 8 8 7 18 10 15 15 16 7 26 33 22 18 98 73 47 7 8 7 60 30 14 8 4 — 2 977 a Includes 12 part-time members $9.00 in various schools. Does not include 2 part-time members in adult education. c For later totals b Includes 735 VEA and 49 VTA members. see chart below. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE RECORDS OF LAST 6 YEARS YEAR 1959-60 1960-61♦ 1961-62 1962-63 1963-64 (4/21/64) 1964-65 (10/15/64) AEA VEA 1039 1193 1171 1124 1187 1223 942 1001 444 428 649 745 VTA None None 59 66 55 53 NEA 812 855 836 861 941 993 •merged with ATA April, 1961. U rb a n G r o u p M e e ts I n A r e a The National Council of Urban Education Associations will hold i s annual winter t convention, November 19-21 in Montgomery County, Mary­ land. The Arlington Education Association and more than 100 other urban associations will send presidents and executive secretaries to learn the latest techniques in dealing with problems of urban teachers. Dr. M. Roberta Keiter, presi­ dent of the National organiza­ tion and president of the Mont­ gomery County Education Association, i working with s staffconsultants of the Nation­ al Education Association to develop a program that will send a l of these urban leaders l back to their associations better equipped to build a more effec­ tive program in their local associations. In addition to the workshops and general sessions, business meetings will be conducted to prepare a program of action for the forthcoming meeting of the 1965 N E A Convention in New York City. Proposals and reso­ lutions concerning services needed by urban associations around the nation will be for­ mulated for consideration at the November meeting. The A E A has offered ex­ cerpts from i s A E A Show for t one of the evening programs. The producers of the show, A E A members, Fred Carpenter and Dick Wiggin, f e certain el that any group of teachers will appreciate the words and music that were written by teachers for teachers. Bob Bogen and Betty Algor will be official participants. K IR B Y 'S © R Serving Arlington For 3 5 Years DART DODGE 880 N JA 8-8383 p SALES Si SERVICE R 2900 N. 10th ST. ARLINGTON.VIRGINIA � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 09, Records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement Description An account of the resource Record Group 9 houses the scattered records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement for the period from 1946-1954 and 1956-1969. The Committee, a nonpartisan association, was formed in Arlington, Virginia in 1946, with the immediate purpose of influencing the selection of Arlington School Board candidates. The Constitution of the committee adopted in 1947 states that the organization's goals "are to advance the nature of the population, the needs of the time, and the resources of the community." Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AEA Newsletter, October 1964 Description An account of the resource October, 1964 issue of the Arlington Education Association newsletter. 4 pages. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Education Association Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 9_0_18_1_23 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/153e9b1e802a327c19d8e19f15b62938.pdf 1eefe1233ec0b82a97dfe91dfcc78de9 PDF Text Text DRAFT ARLINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Arlington, Virginia AEA # 6 3 10-8-6A AEA Legislative Positions for VEA-VTA Conventions Reaffirm oppositon to poll tax as a prerequisite for voting in local and state elections. Commend those responsible for the passage of the constitutional amendment eliminating the poll tax in federal elections. Commend those Virginia citizens who have persisted in the effort to bring about fair representation in the apportionment of our state legislature. Urge continued efforts through legislative and judicial actions tD bring about a proper reapportionment of the Virginia legis­ lature with all deliberate speed. Urge state financial support to be allocated to those school systems which institute qualified public kindergartens and programs of public education for grades 13 and 1A„ Commend and support the Arlington School Board in its recommendation that the Virginia Legislature provide at least one coeducational teachertraining institute at the earliest possible date. Urge legislative action that will bring about a proper selection of Virginia's State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the State Board of Education. The September issue of the VEA Journal (p.A5) points out that this was a goal in the September 1929 issue of the VEA Journal-"The State Superintendents should be elected by a State Board of Education . . . Urge the passage of permissive legislation that would allow Virginia communities to petition for a referendum if they should choose to change their present method of selecting school board members. The referendum would permit both elective and appointive methods. Urge the repeal of legislation which provides for tuition grants from public funds being used to finance private education for grades 1-12. Urge Legislation be enacted to reestablish Virginia's compulsory attendance laws as formerly constituted. Urge the repeal of legislation which permits local fiscal bodies to have an undue amount of control and influence over school budgets and expen ditures. Urge the support of legislation which would expand Virginia's efforts to set up a state-wide educational television network and foster the development of regional stations within the state. Urge enactment of state legislation to develop and encourage sound programs of educational research at the local and state levels. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 09, Records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement Description An account of the resource Record Group 9 houses the scattered records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement for the period from 1946-1954 and 1956-1969. The Committee, a nonpartisan association, was formed in Arlington, Virginia in 1946, with the immediate purpose of influencing the selection of Arlington School Board candidates. The Constitution of the committee adopted in 1947 states that the organization's goals "are to advance the nature of the population, the needs of the time, and the resources of the community." Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AEA Positions Description An account of the resource 11 positions the AEA will promote. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Education Association Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 9_0_18_1_20 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/c4842e0f172bb60125f1b1f0e061ae9c.pdf 4c376f55985bcd2e7d6bc8a3e797caa4 PDF Text Text -t October 16, 196L ARLINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Arlington, Virginia ADVANCE AGENDA ITEMS - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AEA #65 October 22, 196A BLOOD BANK NOTICE - IMPORTANT: A number of Building Directors have asked about a deadline on returning the pink forms for membership in the Metro politan Uashington Blood Bank plan. Please be sure that every AEA member has the opportunity to know of this benefit of group membership. A special arrangement is being made available ior those AEA members who wish to participate. Only those AEA members who pledge are immediately a part of the group. Other AEA members who do not wish to participate by pledging are not then counted against our quota and are not elegible to receive blood through this plan. Please be clear on this point with members so that we do not have misunderstandings at a later date. An article on page 2 of the October issue of the AEA REFORTER (now at the printers) will ex plain this again to members. The deadline for this initial drive is the next Board of Directors meeting, October 22, Kenmore at 7:00 P.M. Please bring the pledge forms and any questions your members have about the plan. Members may be en rolled all during the year, but are not covered until the pledge form is in the AEA office for processing and sending on to the MLl IBB. Important - any member who is unable to give blood for any reason should secure a substitute pledge. It is possible for many individuals to donate blood several times a year. If no substitute can be secured, let us know in the AEA office. I e will try to find a substitute for a member who is unable d to give blood for medical reasons. FINANCIAL REPORT: Please take note of the recommendation to erase the deficit of 3372 incurred for AEA insurance and bonding taken on a three year basis. This will save the association 373, as noted in the enclosed memo, on bonding and insurance (AEA //60). Other deficits incurred by committees were discussed. They arose in view of increased activity and expanded programs beyond budget anticipation in April when the budget was prepared. The president has called for an analysis of all committee projects and financial needs for the rest of the year. The officers have asked the executive secretary to come up with some written proposals to consider a policy in handling AEA fiscal matters. These policies will be reviewed at the next meeting of the Executive Com mittee. AEA QUESTIONNAIRE - The enclosed memo (AEA #50) on the tabulation of last Spring's questionnaire should be considered for discussion on October 22. After your acceptance of the report, consideration should be tjiven by of ficers and committee chairmen of using these results for building future AEA programs. NEA EVALUATION: At Harpers Ferry and in packets distributed to those who were unable to attend, copies of the NEA Evaluation of AEA were given to you. Please inform your members that the report is available for their study. A limited number of additional copies can be ordered for use in faculty roams. A number will be kept on file in the AEA office. Committee Chairmen will appreciate member's reaction to features of the report that will help in formulation of proposals to implement any desirable recommenda tions . �ADVANCE AGENDA ITERS - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - 2 October 22, 1964 - LEGISLATION: Please review the enclosed proposals for supplementing the state association legislative programs. They were recommended to you by the Executive Committee. You will be asked to vote on them on October 22 in preparation for state conventions - October 20-30. Also take note of the special committee set up to deal with the VEA study of the question of membership in VEA as affected by the NEA Resolu tion on Desegregation of State and Local Affiliates adopted at last July's convention in Seattle. The special committee, appointed by the president (see executive minutes, P. 1), met on October 15 to consider an AEA position on this question. If possible we will try to get you the results of their deliberation prior to your October 22 meeting. CITIZENSHIP: Rose Holton, Citizenship Committee Chairman, has agreed to co ordinate the VEA initiated project of calling in election returns from local precincts throughout the state. The VEA's Executive Committee and Board of Directors announced their acceptance of the project and told us that they decided that the 1,5000 com pensation for all the local poll workers for calling in the results to our local news media would be put into the VEA President's Scholarship Fund. In discussing this at the District H Board meeting with Mrs. Halliday, District H President, and officers from Alexandria and Falls Church, it was decided that we would agree to participate with the stipulation that a pro rata share of the .|>5000 could be returned t D those locals who requested it for their own Scholarship funds. This request apparently upset the VEA executive secretary. We have the additional problem in Arlington of having a Citizenship Chairman (our logical official to coordinate such a project) who is not now eligible for VEA membership. L e are going ahead with the project, which is an excellent opportunity i for us to cooperate with our news media services. They will count on us to do a top job for them in getting quick election returns for their readers and viewers. We have the understanding that we will receive a prorata share of the !.,500D for the Arlington County Teachers Scholarship Fund, Inc., a non-profit corporation which helps Arlington students and teachers with scholarship assistance through fund raising of its own. AEA contributes s v5Q0 from its budget each year and has a representative on the Fund's Board of Directors. CREDENTIALS: The balloting has been tabulated for VEA Convention delegates. Delegates in addition to those going from the offices and executive com mittee are: Uhlman S. Alexander Donna Crook Robert Pruess Sue Goodman Juliana Graves Celeste B. Groves Grace Hall Madeline Keyser r.ildred Mahn William D. May Martha Ann Miller Jon R. Nelson John L. Palmer Mildred Savaides June Shurtliff Raymond Tolson � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 09, Records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement Description An account of the resource Record Group 9 houses the scattered records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement for the period from 1946-1954 and 1956-1969. The Committee, a nonpartisan association, was formed in Arlington, Virginia in 1946, with the immediate purpose of influencing the selection of Arlington School Board candidates. The Constitution of the committee adopted in 1947 states that the organization's goals "are to advance the nature of the population, the needs of the time, and the resources of the community." Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda Items, Oct 22,1964 Description An account of the resource Advance agenda items for October 22, 1964 meeting. 2 pages. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Education Association Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 9_0_18_1_4 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/cf17bcee3b8d05a62759708a1fb8a179.pdf 59d2ed2abdbd24b25da0abae139c3f6e PDF Text Text ‘ADVANCE AGENDA ITEMS - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (cont.) October 22, 1964 - 3 Alternates are: Dorothy Harbin Margaret Childs Lucille T. Bach Joyce Annette Booker Juanita Robinson Helen Sarris The ballots for the PR&R election will be given to you at the October 22 meeting. The deadline for their return is November 3 (Good date to remember I) PERSONNEL POLICIES: Your teachers should recognize that the Arlington Education Association has been named by school board policy as an official organization to participate in the review of all personnel policies now being compiled in the school board's new administrative manual. As a part of the official procedure, before any action is taken on changes, our Com­ mittee will submit recommendations for suggested improvements and have an opportunity to discuss them with the superintendent. This is a big step forward for AEA and should be so recognized by your members as well as nonmembers . This is one phase of the official recognition we discussed with the school board last year. Please inform your faculties of this progress. N A i INSURANCE: Information on the expanded group life insurance plan of E' NEA was explained in the October issue of the NEA JOURNAL. Brochures and posters on this excellent group coverage are being ordered to give NEA mem­ bers maximum information on the improved benefits to those who are members of both the NEA and a state affiliate. AEA'5 WASHINGTON NATIONAL INCuME PROTECTION - we are working with Washington National officials to prepare material for all new AEA members who are new to the school system. There are no insurability questions for this group. Members who were in the system last year, but missed the "open period" in February, can still take out the insurance provided they can establish their insurability. MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Advance Agenda Minutes of Executive Committee Meeting 10/8/64 Financial Statement 10/7/64 Memo re Insurance and Bonding for AEA office Draft of Legislative proposals for VEA-VTA Conventions Tabulation of AEA Luestionnaire � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 09, Records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement Description An account of the resource Record Group 9 houses the scattered records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement for the period from 1946-1954 and 1956-1969. The Committee, a nonpartisan association, was formed in Arlington, Virginia in 1946, with the immediate purpose of influencing the selection of Arlington School Board candidates. The Constitution of the committee adopted in 1947 states that the organization's goals "are to advance the nature of the population, the needs of the time, and the resources of the community." Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda Items, Oct 22,1964 Description An account of the resource Advance agenda items for October 22, 1964 meeting. Page 3. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Education Association Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 9_0_18_1_5 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/9e4609c1c99d3bd21a3e7e066b889c8a.pdf 8877368cef970486b2ec0147590d8175 PDF Text Text AEA # 1 2 your information ARLINGTON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Arlington, Virginia BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AGENDA October 22, 196A PLACE - Kenmore Jr. High School Cafeteria - 200 S. Carlyn Spring Road - 7:00 P.M CALL TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT - Mrs. Algor Minutes - Dated September 2L, 196L FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Miss McPherson - September Statement Bonding and Insurance Item OFFICERS1 REPORTS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY'S REf'URT COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Citizenship - Mrs. Holton 2. Salary - Mr. Wynn 3. Legislation - Mr. Atkins (also report of ad hoc committee on study of state association membership) A. Constitution - Mr. Stiss 5. Community Welfare - Mr. Cornacchione 6. Personnel Policies - Mrs. Collins 7. Credentials - Mrs. Tarantala (VEA Convention Delegates & PR&R Elections) 8. Reporter - Mr. Groves 9. Others OLD BUSINESS 1. AEA Show - Mr. Bogen 2. Blood Bank - Mr. Bogen NEW BUSINESS PASS IN ATTENDANCE AND REQUEST FORMS FINAL ANNOUNCEMENTS by President Additions or corrections for Executive Committee Directory: PRES. DIST. H.(VEA) Mrs.-E. Maxine Halliday - UQkl N. 30th RETIREMENT - Francis D. Montgomery - 112 Upside Court, F.C. 53A-9L80 CLASSROOM TEACHERS - Aileen Stowe - 33L S.Wakefield St. TE 6-3L25 REMEMBRANCE - Elizabeth Dalton- 1701 N. 16th St., JA8-0919 CAREER SCALE - Sue Goodman- 5800 N. 23rd St., 538-2755 MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED 1. 2. 3. L. 5. Agenda Plan of Action #11 Statement of Policy #10 NEA Desegregation Resolution UG3 CCSI Founder's Day Rally Notice 6. CCSI Membership Invitation 1. Attendance & Request Form 8. Motion Form 9. PR&R Ballots and Tally Sheets � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 09, Records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement Description An account of the resource Record Group 9 houses the scattered records of the Citizen's Committee for School Improvement for the period from 1946-1954 and 1956-1969. The Committee, a nonpartisan association, was formed in Arlington, Virginia in 1946, with the immediate purpose of influencing the selection of Arlington School Board candidates. The Constitution of the committee adopted in 1947 states that the organization's goals "are to advance the nature of the population, the needs of the time, and the resources of the community." Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda Items, Oct 22,1964 Description An account of the resource Agenda items for October 22, 1964 meeting. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 9 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Education Association Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 9_0_18_1_6 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/86ff1a40a430f9ab27eb9c34e5ac9069.pdf 5919d83e5148daa78e94bb5c9b95b1ab PDF Text Text ARLINGTON COMMITTEE TO FRESERVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Membership Meeting Wakefield High School - December k, 1958 A G E N P A Invocation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Rev. Paul Harrell, Member of Executive Board. Opening Remarks and Introductions - - - - - - - - - Mr. William M. Lightsey, President Pro-tem. Report of Executive Board Activities - Mrs. Elizabeth Weihe, 2nd Vice President. Reports from Closed-school Communities: Norfolk - - - - - - Mr. Kenneth Harris, Litigant in Norfolk Federal Court Case. Charlottesville - - Mr. J. A. Polston, President Charlottesville Committee to Preserve Fublic Schools. Front Royal - - - - Mr. John Fitzgerald, President Warren County Committee for Public Schools. Legal Reports and Forecasts: Mr. Warren Cox, Chairman of Legal Sub-committee Mr. Edmund Campbell, Counsel in Norfolk Federal Court Case County Board Responsibilities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mr. Ralph Kaul, Chairman, Arlington County Board. Report of Treasurer- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mr. Hugh McGrath Treasurer. Financial Appeal- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Col. William P. McCahill Member of Executive Eoard. Action to Fill Executive Board Vacancy- - - - - - - - - - - - Col. Fuller Groom, Chairman, Nominating Committee. Question Period- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - From Audience Summary***************** Mr. Lightsey MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD Mr. 0. Glenn Stahl, President Mr. William M. Lightsey, Pres. Pro-tem. Mr. Wesley W. Cooper, 1st Vice Pres. Mrs. Elizabeth Veihe, 2nd Vice Pres. Mr. Hugh McGrath, Treasurer Mrs. Ellen Bozman, Corresp. Secretary Mrs. Myrtice Pomeroy, Recording Secretary Mr. Edmund D. Campbell Mr. Warren Cox Mr. Richard L. Franz Col. Fuller Groom Rev. Paul Harrell Mr, Irving M. Herman Mr. B. Alden Lillywhite Mr. Paul Lindgren Mrs. Nan Manning Col. William P. McCahill (Mrs. Theda Henle - Public Relations) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. The materials in this collection were generated or collected as a result of Mrs. Campbell's involvement in the Arlington County School Board, as well as her interests and activities in education and local politics. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda, "Arlington Committee to Preserve Public Schools, membership meeting, December 4, 1958. Description An account of the resource Agenda, "Arlington Committee to Preserve Public Schools, membership meeting at Wakefield High School. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/4/58 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington Committee to Preserve Schools Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. nauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19_2_8_1_29 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/733383105c0a515c818e83c061ee2fcc.pdf 3ae029bb5b2624a7a7310f3d27f0d6c0 PDF Text Text A R L I N GT O N COUNTY P U B L I C S CHO OL S O ffic e of the Superin ten den t R egu lar S ch o o l Board M eetin g F e b r u a r y 16 , 1961 - 8 p . m . #12 A d m in istration B u ildin g 1426 N o r t h Q u i n c y S t r e e t A G E N D A In v o ca tio n Persons 2. T h e R e v e r e n d C. J. A r lin g to n Church to Approval -3* Be of Heard M inutes P ersonn el — Item s F in a n cia l ”4 , K irk p a trick of C h rist M atters: a. D isbursem ents — b , Bids — — ___ , c . d. (1) S c h o o l L unch S u p p l i e s (2) E l e c t r i c a l W ork (3) B i d s - F u rn itu re , Yorktown P u pil S ch ola rsh ip s B u d g e t R e c o m m ee n da tic n r e GWE TA eco m nd a t i o $ r C orresp o n d en ce: Kenmore A d v is o r y C om m ittee re B udget Item s -r-b. J a m e s M o n r o e P T A r e R e s o l u t i o n s ^ c . M r s . L a n g b e i n r e J o h n M a r s h a l l PTA B u d g e t R e q u e s t s ^ d . C a t h o lic Youth O r g a n iz a tio n - e. Homeowners F e d e r a t io n of A rlin gto n re Film "O p era tion - a. — R eso lu tio n 7. 8. 9» re E stablish m en t R eport on L ong-range L ocal of E nrollm ent 19 61 P ersonn el C a p ita l Summer P o lic y & Placem ent School re of C alendar Em ployee A b o litio n " P u pils & T u ition Su spen sion s C osts & R einstatem en ts Im provem ents 10 . INFORMATION A. R eport re Changes in for C andidates fo r B. R ev ision of In d u str ia C. G WE T A " T i m e f o r S c i e n R equirem ents fo r P h y sica l E xam inations C om p etitive Sports l Arts and V o c a t i o n a l E d u c a t io n C u r r i c u l a c e " T e a c h e r s M a n u a l s (2) Persons D e sir in g t o Be H e a r d S h o u l d : 1C om plete R eq u est-to-S p ea k S lip 2* Step t o th e F r o n t and S p eak D i r e c t l y in to the I M icroph on es �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda, Arlington County School Board Meeting # 12, February 16, 1961. Description An account of the resource Includes some handwritten notations. 2 pages. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington County Public Schools, Office of Superintendent. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1961-02-16 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_2_1_6_14 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/bcead94f751232c86f82b1a0afd88e20.pdf aa181b9882938e206350e40d2590a309 PDF Text Text ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Arlington, Virginia REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING #16 March 16, 1961 Board Room 1426 North Quincy Street A G E N D A Invocation .................... The Reverend William E. Kelley, Assoc. Minister, Community Methodist Church Persons to Be Heard 2. Approval of Minutes '3. Personnel Items 4. Financial Matters: •a.\ ^ ~ a , Disbursements _ 'b. Pupil Scholarships Bids '1) S.chool Lunch Supplies - - -ia - i Ac ' •a* / i a Y v 5. Correspondence: ^"a. Mrs. Charles Sullivan, Jr. re Snow Parking b. Chairman, Legislative Committee re 1962 Legislation ^ c . Highway Dept, and Police Dept, re Traffic Survey (Lorcom Lane & Military Road) — 6. Distribution of Insurance Premiums 7i Auditors for Insurance Advisory Committee 1959-60 " ^ 8 . Adoption of Rules & Policies as to Admission and Procedures for Placement or Assignment of Pupils 9. \^ , Adoption of Attendance Areas *?,V INFORMATION A. Memo re Opposition to Granting ABC License - Skor-Mor Bowling Alley B. Government Commodities Persons Desirin£. to Be Heard Should: 1. Complete Request-to-Speak Slip 2. Step to the Front and Speak Directly into the Microphones � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda, Arlington County School Board Meeting # 16, March 16, 1961. Description An account of the resource Agenda, Arlington County School board Meeting # 16, March 16, 1961. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington County Public Schools, School Board. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1961-03-16 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1950s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_2_1_6_3 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/846c0795b801fea0d59845186f4b77f1.pdf 68bb92dd88ef59694560d097d815f936 PDF Text Text EDUCATION W ORKSHOP S a t u r d a y , O c t o b e r 8 , 1960 V i r g i n i a Union U n i v e r s i t y 1 :3 0 - 3 :3 0 P . M. P r e s i d i n g ..................................................................................... M rs. V i v i a n C a r t e r Mason C hairm an, E d u c a t i o n Committee V i r g i n i a S t a t e Conference-NAACP I. An A n a l y s i s of t h e V i r g i n i a T e s t i n g Program and an I n t e r p r e t a t i o n Of t h e P u b l i s h e d R e s u l t s . D i s c u s s a n t ...............................................................................Dr. K enneth C. C l a r k P r o f e s s o r of P sy c h o l o g y , New York C i t y C o l l e g e II. R e f l e c t i o n s of t h e S ocio-Econom ic Backgroun d of t h e C h i l d And Community i n t h e T e s t i n g R e s u l t s . D i s c u s s a n t ................................................................. The P r e s i d e n t , V i r g i n i a Union U n i v e r s i t y III. Dr. Thomas H. Hen der so n The S ch o o l - The T e a c h e r - The C h a l l e n g e . D i s c u s s a n t ................................................................................ Dr. J . R u p e rt P i c o t t Executive S e c re ta ry , V ir g in ia Teachers A sso ciatio n IV. P r o j e c t e d C o l l e g i a t e T ren d s and t h e V i r g i n i a T e s t i n g P ro g ram . D i s c u s s a n t .............................................. .................................... Dr. M arion Capps P ro f e s s o r , V ir g in ia S ta te C olleg e-N o rfo ik D iv isio n V. The P a r e n t - The Community - The C h a l l e n g e . D i s c u s s a n t ................................ . . . . . ........................ A P arent, A lex an d ria, V irg in ia M rs. E d i t h T u r n e r R e so u rce P e r s o n s M rs. B a r b a r a S. Marx .............................. .......... A r l i n g t o n , V i r g i n i a Dr. E . B. H e n d e r s o n ............... F a l l s C h u rch , V i r g i n i a M rs. Mamie S c o t t ....................................... F r e d e r i c k s b u r g , V i r g i n i a M rs. W i l l i a m Callo w ay .......................................... Richmond, V i r g i n i a M r s . Anne Rhodes.............................................. F r o n t R o y a l, V i r g i n i a Dr. J . R u p e rt P i c o t t Summariz ^n ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda, Education Workshop, Virginia Union University, October 8, 1960. Description An account of the resource Agenda, Education Workshop, Virginia Union University, October 8, 1960. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Virginia State Conference, NAACP, Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-10-08 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_1_9_25 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/66e892cfab697aec6b1e7a1a362dd44a.pdf 210b4ec268115185399441680e139733 PDF Text Text s/ Schools Oonmitteo AV A O ID Feb. 15, 1961 LWV of Arlington Desegregation Developmsits South as a whole Virginia Sxtait of desegregation: a) l l dasagragated school districts} about 170 Nagro ohildran in predominantly white schools (105 la s t year) b) N. Va. - ?8 Nagro children in mixed schools) about half by court order, half by state assignment c) Arlington - 56 Negro children; 24 by court order 12 by state action Legislation a) Massive resistance stage - pupil placement act 195^ (revised 1958) phase 1. no mixing phase 2. new board; 5 Negroes assgl<' ° school closing laws oompulasory attendance abandoned b) "Freedom o f ChoioaP - 1959 CLo<,,,v6 f. £ '. Tuition grants. In 109 of 1J0 communities 6l04 so far th is year (4500 la s t year Local Assignment - never y et effected State Board's new criteria : scholastic aptitude availability o f f a c i l it ie s potential infect on child and others restriction o f disruption maximum continuity in placement validity o f parents reasons fo r requested asg't ON SCHOOL BOARD ACiUDA Fffl. l 6 Trends on Quality o f Virginia Education Appropriations I960 session %>ng Commission Changes State Board of Bduo.: Darden, Powell Sohools Committee Activity ■ lao /60 - loca l option •r h D0C./6O - budget (local) Jan/60 - state Bd. o f Ed. liay/60 to Jan.28/61 - Drew school expansion (local) FU RE* TU � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda, Schools Committee, League of Women Voters of Arlington, February 15, 1961. Description An account of the resource Historical overview of desegregation developments in Virginia including legislation. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Schools Committee, League of women voters of Arlington. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1961-02-15 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_2_1_6_28 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/e838e741aba28b93775da1c6555a4208.pdf 96062d244408c7cea434102f12537ff2 PDF Text Text SZ'A A Yni L.CS:i.n i' T 11 1 '; IA \< SVATii GUi:F^‘ - 1 C B , . :.A *A<C*P 444 V^est Street V ie n n a , V n ., A u g u st 2 S , 1962 D ear C o -w o rk c rs: T he r e g u l a r q u a r t e r l y m e e tin g o f t h e S e v e n th D i s t r i c t , V i r g i n i a S t a t e C o n f e r e n c e w i l l b e h o ld a t l i t . C a rm e l B a p t i s t C h u rc h , c o r n e r S . B ra d d o c k a n d L e i c e s t e r S t s . , ' i n c h e s t e r , V t . j S a t u r d a y , > ep tem b o r 8 , 1 9 6 2 , a t 1 1 :0 0 o 'c l o c k A . I I , A G U N D A 1 m in u te s o f t h e J u n e m e e tin g 2 R ep o rt o f th e S ec. — T re a su re r 3 R e p o r t s fro m B r a n c h e s 4 R ep o rt on S c h o o l I n t e g r n t i o 5 R ep o rt iJ^V o n R e g i s t r a t i o n a n d V o ti W 6 R ep o rt o n h o u s in g f o r c o l o r ■ed H 7 R ep o rt on S t a t e o f K . A. A. C . P . L ,t3 ,(o , vov* 5 CK3 D in n e r s w i l l b e s e r v e d a t t h e u s u a l p r i c e S i . 2 5 . S in c e re ly y o u rs , 'Q D % ■ v-Oi OTv££-C - .n ■ ?nu» t / B a r b a r a S . i-.a rx , S u p e rv is *o r ~~ k- V i , ! > '« '■ Y x Q l Y 'c v V V*x y ■ *£*> < & O po^) . ’ Vj&^J'cO O \J Ol£lL*~ €sss*~~' V r ,, -I . A f a l l i a i n ’/ u L est"^ ^ S e c r e t a r y G(V T r e r .s u r e i. •& Vj4b fT<r-S � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda, Seventh District, Virginia State Conference, NAACP, August 28, 1962. Description An account of the resource Agenda, Seventh District, Virginia State Conference, NAACP. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NAACP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962-08-22 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_1_9_10 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/0a4edaddc5dd13bf40c0dff5d33e7b56.pdf 9ca2e54710775dbe34db9fd0e9767347 PDF Text Text / SEVENTH VI RGI NI A DI STRI CT STATE CONFERENCE NAACP Vienna, V a., November 24, 1962. Dear Co-workers: The Quarterly Meeting o f the Seventh D is t r ic t V irgin ia State Conference NAaCP, w i l l be held at F ir st B ap tist Church, 425Center S tr e e t, Mhnassas, V ir g in ia , Saturday, December 8 , 1962, at 11 o 1clock A.M, AG E N D A 1 1 2- Minutes o f th e m eeting o f September 8 , 1962, Report o f the Treasurer. I— -3 Branch rep o rts. Come prepared to report on memberships, freedom funds and any sp e c ia l problem o f your Branch. f-— 4 How to in crea se the number o f Negro v o t e r s Dr. E. B. Henderson. Legal Report ------- A tty, Otto L, Tucker. 1 ^ I Report o f Nominating Com m ittee---- Mr, L. 'J^. Boone 6 7 Housing-Meaning o f th e P re sid e n t's Executive Order. What i s the present housing situ a tio n in your county? '"r? E lec tio n o f o f f ic e r s . ~ 9 " Report o f s p e c ia l committee on L ife Memberships- Marx-West. TO Old Business 11 New b u sin ess in clu d in g time and place o f n ext m eeting, Dinners w i l l be served a t a reasonable c o s t. S in ce re ly yours, . Barbara S, Marx, ' A u u C vt t l U Supervisor, • William A. West, Secretary-T reasurer, 55J-— ^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda, Seventh District, Virginia State Conference, NAACP, November 24, 1962. Description An account of the resource Agenda, Seventh District, Virginia State Conference, NAACP. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource NAACP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962-11-24 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_1_9_9 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/8d9a9cb5b69f7a92118891731bce7b19.pdf 871645203a9f806f90faf6aff58a005f PDF Text Text A R L I N G T O N C O U N T Y P U B L I C S CHOOLS Arlington,, V i r g i n i a S p e c i e ! S c h o o l B o a r d M e e t i n g #6 S e p t e m b e r 26a 1 9 6 0 « 8 p nm a D r e w - K e m p e r S chool 3 520 S o u t h 2 4 t h S t r e e t AGENDA S . -Tnvocatioa — - X. — Persons to Be H e a r d Correspondence: (s) A m e r i c a n l e g i o n P o s t # 1 3 9 re R e q u e s t Memorial Stadium __A. to U se W -L Presentation of Building Plans Central Arlington Civic Association cJ) c 5, Vjmt^ KU-^jLj 6. INFORMATION A. B. C. C W E T A F R I D A Y SERI E S BOND R E F E R E N D U M SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEES P E R S O N S W I S H I N G T O BE H E A R D 1. 2. C <). lT-Ot v/v ff cfy^i^v - 1960-61 SHOULD: Complete Request-to-Speak Slip Step to the Front and Speak into the Microphones 26 , � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Agenda, Special School Board Meeting #6, Drew-Kemper School, with handwritten notes September 26, 1960 Description An account of the resource School Board Meeting includes Central Arlington Civic Association Plan for Drew-Kemper Area Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arlington County Public Schools Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_2_1_14_45 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/af2f516604ac25f375b5ab7bd4ad8b0f.pdf 468bfd5d7c9932f121f0d7c3b36c7f23 PDF Text Text ALEXANDRIA V I R G I N I A BRANCH ________ SUMMARY CF A C T I V I T I E S in d iv eral " A ll low s NAACP T h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r s , y o u r B r a n c h h a s w o r k e d w i t h many i d u a l o r g a n i z a t i o n s in c lu d in g C ity O f f i c i a l s and th e Fed­ B u re a u o f I n v e s t i g a t i o n s , to im p ro v e t h e im ag e o f o u r A m erican C i t y ." W h i l e much r e m a i n s t o b e d o n e , h e r e f o l ­ a r e p o r t c o v e rin g r e c e n t a cco m p lish m e n ts. E M P L O Y M E N T A B&W e m p l o y s N e g r o b u s d r i v e r s . C i t y a n n o u n c e d m e r i t em p lo y m en t p o l i c y . F o s t O f f i c e a d v a n c e d N eg ro t o w indow r e c e i v i n g P u b l i c . R e t a i l M e r c h a n t s a n d C h e s a p e a k e & P o to m a c T e l e p h o n e Co. known m e r i t em p lo y m en t p o lic y * make H O U S I N G M u d t o w n P r o j e c t f a s t b e c o m i n g a r e a l i t j ' -. C i t y C o u n c i l made a v a i l a b l e p r i v a t e c o n s t r u c t i o n l a n d f o r s e v e n t y - t w o ( 7 2 ) m id d le in c o m e a p a r t m e n t s on o p en occupancy b a s is . P ark F a ir f a x and P r e s i d e n t i a l G arden a p a rtm e n ts d e s e g re g a te d . R E C R E A T I O N A l e x a n d r i a B o y s ' C lu b a n d Y .M -C .A . d e s e g r e g a t e d . B o w lin g A l l e y s , S k a tin g R in k s . T h e a te r s d e s e g r e g a te d . C ity p la y -g ro u n d a c t i v i t i e s in te g r a te d . C i t y sw im m in g p o o l s o p e n t o a l l , Hammond H i g h S c h o o l f a c i l i t i e s u s e d f o r i n t e g r a t e d g a m e s . T u l l o c h G ym nasium a n d M u n i c i p a l S t a d i u m u s e d b y a l l C i t i z e n s . S C H C O L S High sc h o o l s p o r t s c o m p e t i t i o n d e s e g r e g a t e d . Integrated career night. In teg rated science f a ir s . L ibrary f a c i l i t i e s in te g ra te d . T h r e e h u n d r e d o r m ore N e g r o e s a t t e n d p r e v i o u s l y a l l w h i t e s c h o o l s . T e a c h e r A s s o c i a t i o n d e s e g r e g a te d and a p p l i c a t i o n form s c o n ta in no r e f e r e n c e t o r a c e . OTHER HI GHLIGHTS C ity C o u n c il a p p o in te d B i- R a c ia l and A d v iso ry m ittee . „ A le x a n d ria D en tal S o c ie ty d e s e g re g a te s . G e o rg e M ason H o t e l a n d a n u m b er o f m o t e l s a n d c a t e r to N eg ro es. R eleased May 1964. C iv ic U n ity Com­ restu ran ts by Robert I. T errell, Fres. A � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alexandria Virginia Branch NAACP Summary of Activities, May 1964. Description An account of the resource Summary includes activities concerning Employment, Housing, Recreation, Schools and other highlights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Robert I. Terrell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1964-05 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_1_1_11_23 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/85ec10ab3b2ecf7ddc339ca86619771e.pdf 5b5a31f5e3cac3bdf4b936387620e3b3 PDF Text Text ' February 4? 1953 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSIT1 WOMEN ' Arlington Branch Education Study Group Report Within the past few months there has been an increasing number of statements expressing doubt as to some of the material found in the Arlington textbooks« With one exception, these charges have been vague and general in character. The six textbooks under attack (Social Living, Landis & Landis 5 Your Life in a Democracy, Revised, Brown; A History of Our Country, Muzzey; American Government, Magruder; Building of Our Nation, Barker, Commager & Webb; Modern Economics, Corbett & Colvin) are said to be "socialistic” or "communistic" or "collectivisitic" or "slanted" toward one or all of these undesirable things. During the first week in December a letter was printed in the Arlington D a i l y Sun signed by one B. M. Miller listing for the first and only time specific quotations which "prove" that these six textbooks are "slanted toward socialism and collectivism". The sub-committee has examined each of these references and a detailed report is attached. In no case have we attempted to evaluate the total book. We have simply endeavored to ’ check the only publicized specific references anyone in Arlington has made to undesirable material in our school books. In most cases we have done that. Where page numbers are erroneous or non existent, we managed to track down most of the quotations through the index, and by reading those sections of the book which might contain, in the minds of some, objectionable material. Of the eighteen direct quotations offered by Mr. Miller as "proof" of this alien .slant, only five* were found to be accurate in the sense that the actual words were actually found in the textbook, and that the meaning of the sentence was not changed by the surrounding material. In the opinion of the sub-committee, none of these five quotations prove much of anything unless it is that the world has changed in the past twenty five years. The other quotations which we managed to locate were falsifications and distortions. Either qualifying material given with the sentence was omitted in order to present a false impression, or the sentence itself was perverted, twisted and mutilated to give a meaning never intended by the author. It is the opinion of the sub-committee that Mr. Miller’s charges to date have no basis and deserve no further consideration. *In the detailed report, these quotations are indicated by an asterisk in the margin. (over) �BITILBIWG OF OUR_NATION - Barker, Commager & Webb 1950 edition This is the only edition of this book ever used in the Arlington schools. * MILLER QUOTES; "The Constitution is all a compromise." (p. 72) THE BOOK SAYS? There is no such reference on page 72. On page 80, the sentence is found, very nearly as Mr. Miller quotes it. MILLER QUOTES8 "The Constitution gave the Federal government general . powers." Ip. 362) THE BOOK. SAYS g Mo statement resembling this was found in the book. All chapters dealing with the Constitution and Federal powers were read. All indexed references were carefully checked. MILLER QUOTES;: Page 212, 215-16, "The Supreme Court was established to strengthen the Federal government and nationalism. Nationalism is not patriotism." THE BOOK SAYS; No such statements page 99 there are these sentences; describe the growth of the feeling •nationalism1 means pride in one’s defend it. It is another word for were found on the pages given. On "The purpose of this chapter is to of union and nationalism. The word nation and willingness to serve and patriotism." On page.101, there is a section entitled "The Courts Strengthen Onion and the Constitution". There is a discussion of the effect of 1 hn Marshall as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and these sentences are found, "Marshall was a Federalist and believed in a strong national government. He carried his beliefs with him to the Supreme Court and decided many of the oases that came before the Court in such a way as to strengthen the power of the national government." MILLER QUOTES; "child labor is our most glaring evil (p. 560)" THE BOOK SAYS; There is no page 560 in the book, the last page of which fe .lumbered 368. On page 254- is a section entitled "Protection for Children." It begins as follows: "Perhaps the most glaring evil in our industrial system was child labor. All through the nineteenth century industry and business following the practice of hiring children, because it was thought that this wan cheaper than hiring grownups." The section goes on to give a brief resume* of the history of the struggle to eliminate child labor and ends with the conclusion that because of the state laws that have been passed a Constitutional amendment is probably not necessary. It is quite clear that the sentence misquoted by Mr. Miller deals with conditions as they existed in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. MILLER QUOTES; "immigration tended to lower the American standard of living (p. 543), but later immigrants are raising the standard of living." THE BOOK SAYS; There is no page 543. On page 251 are these sentences; "The fourth factor which influenced labor in the modern period was largescale immigration. We shall study in Chapter XIX the history of immigra tion to the United States. It is sufficient here to notice that the coming of millions of immigrants caused a lowering of the standards of labor." - 2- �No sentence was located, which even by distortion could be made to fit the second half of Mr. Miller's "quotation." MILLER QUOTESg "Sick benefits, pensions and workmen's compensation cannot be won In individual i n d u s t r i e s ( p . 559) THE BOOK SAYSs There is no page 559« On page 253 > in a Chapter on "The Growth of Labor Problems", these sentences are founds "The strike is a strong weapon in a conflict between the laborers and the employers in a single industryo But it is not a suitable way of dealing with broad ques tions that concern workers in all industry• It is not a successful way of dealing with such questions as child labor, workmen's compensation, un employment, sick benefits, and old-age retirement pensions. Reforms in these matters cannot be won in individual industries, but must apply to the whole industrial system and must be enforced by law." v . g This book is exhaustively indexed which was fortunate since all iT ■ Mr. M5.11er‘s page references were wrong. The chapters dealing with the : > formation of our government, the writing of our Constitution, and the early years of our present form of government were carefully read. There were over twenty references to the Constitution listed in the index. These were checked. None of these were subversive, socialistic, collectivistic, dis respectful or offensive in any way. In a similar manner, the chapters and references on labor and immigration were checked. Two of Mr. Miller's references could not be found at all. Four of Mr. Miller's references were falsifications cf what appeared in the text. Whether the distortions were deliberate or a result of hasty and uncomprehensive reading is not clear. One of Mr. Miller's references was correct. SOCIAL LIVING - Landis & Landis, 194-9 edition * * * MILLER QUOTES g Page 168, "More and more we are looking to the government to provide the kind of protection and services required to guarantee the masses of citizens food, shelter, and health, as well as political"freedom? Here is how we are "served" by a "strong" government? "Government not only regu lates us, but also-serves us. The things that we pay for with taxes are provided by government and usually are provided more cheaply than they could be by private persons." (p. 176) "In a capitalistic system wealth tends to gravitate into the hands of large corporations or of very successful in dividuals." (p. 172) THE BOOK SAYS? All three of these sentences are to be found in a chapter dealing with the growth of governmental functions, both state and national, over the past twenty years. The social laws which have been enacted during that period are discussed. The thinking which led to increased government service is pointed out. The fact that this trend is regarded by some people as socialistic or communistic is also pointed out. There is a section en titled "Too Much Government Service Creates Problems." (p. 174) (over) -3- �CQMjffiMTSs This hook is used in "Problems of Democracy," a state required twelfth grade course. No such course could omit the changes which have taken place during the past twenty years. The statements chosen oy Mr. Miller from the book are displeasing to some persons but generally regarded as factual when read in complete context. Our Schools cannot and should not be expected to teach our students that the laws of the land, now on the statute books, are "socialistic" or "communistic" or "Unamerican" when, in fact, they are completely "American," stemming as they do from the actions of our Congress, duely elected by the people of the various states. Since the social changes and reforms of the past twenty years were enacted by the Congress, it seems that the remedy for them, if they require remedy, is to be found in the same place, and not in the school textbooks. MODERN ECONOMICS - Corbett & Colvin MILLER QUOTESs Page 557, "The following pages outline a program for economic planning in America." "The entire plan is based upon the assumption that the basic principles of democracy and capitalism will be retained." "(The student is encouraged to reject, modify or supplement any of the suggestions." THE BOOK SAYSi "The following pages outline a program for economic planning in America. The suggestions offered represent the ideas and plans of a number of progressive historians and economists. The student who is interested in the sources of these suggestions will find a list of books at the end of the unit. "The entire plan is based upon the assumption that the basic principles of democracy and capitalism will be retained. Each part of the program suggests an evolution of existing institutions within the legal framework of our Constitution. These suggestions are, of course, not final solutions. In the past, our economic and political problems have been solved by compromises which considered the conflicting and diverse views and interests of many thinking Americans. The program which follows should be subjected to careful analysis and criticism by the teacher and the class. Our demo cratic traditions provide for honest differences of opinion. The student is encouraged to reject, modify, or supplement any of the suggestions. We hope that a study of the program will provide many a lively hour of discussion and debate." * MILLER QUOTES8 "Approximate estimates prepared by the Federal Trade Commission tend to show that one perdent of the people own 59 percent of the wealth or property of the country." (p. 4-01) THE HOOK SAYS8 Mr. Miller1s reference is entirely accurate. COMMENTS g This is a technical economics text and would require careful reading % a qualified economist before a valid judgment could be made on it. There are only 18 copies of this book in the school system. It is regarded as much too difficult for the average high school student and is used only as supple mentary material for the student who has a special interest in the field. I -4- �4 AMERICAN GOVERfWENT - 1950 Magruder MILLER QUOTES; "Suffrage and personal liberty are inconsistent in a democracy." (p. 643) The author replaces old personal liberties with new civil liberties, (p. 644)* The old liberties encourage ignorance, disease, crime and political dishonesty. The remedy is compulsion. THE BOOK SAYSi "the welfare and the prosperity of the community are of sufficient importance for each individual to be willing to surrender somewhat of his liberty, somewhat of his independence, to secure the desired end. "Suffrage and personal liberty are inconsistent in a successful democracy. If a majority of votes can compel those who are industrious and frugal to contribute to free schools, free libraries, free hospitals, free orphanages, widows.* pensions, and old-age pensions for the poor, should not a majority have a right to compel children to attend school, to forbid reckless driving, a. •' to forbid, the sale of intoxicating liquors and narcotics which tend to bring on accidents, orphans, incapacity and poverty? "As individuals we have no right to impose restrictions on others, but in a democratic society where ta^ces are paid for the benefit of all, is it not reasonable to require all to conform to conduct which will contribute to the general welfare?" Following this discussion, there is a table indicating that certain "Old Personal Liberties", such as not going to school, selling milk from tubercular cows, speeding, buying narcotics, owning a slave, etc., have been replaced through laws and regulations, by what Magruder terms "New Civil Liberties" - the greater good for the greater number. MILLER QUOTES; The Russian veto is merely Russia*s "safeguard for her minority views on basic matters concerning which the democratic nations would overwhelmingly outvote her." (p. 714) THE BOOK SAYS; There is no such statement on page 714« On page 712 there is a section entitled "The United Nations Operates Under the Handicap of the Veto." These short paragraphs are founds "When the United Nations Charter was written in 1945, our1 Govern ment insisted on the veto. At the San Francisco Conference it proposed the present wording of the veto provision to the Soviet Government as a means of securing adherence by that country to the United Nations Charter and as a means of assuring ratification by the United States Senate. "Russia sees the veto as her most valuable safeguard for her minority views on basic matters concerning which the democratic nations would overwhelmingly outvote her. During the first two years the Soviet Government used the veto in the Security Council 21 times." These paragraphs are illustrated with a New York Times cartoon en titled "The Road Block" showing the veto blocking the World’s road to peace. (over) -5- �COMMENTSg M r 0 Miller’s first set of quotes are sentences and words wrenched out of context and twisted to mean something not intended by the author* Mr. Magruder’s writing through this section is not clear but a reasonably attentive reader of the text will conclude that he is restating, but not very well, one of our basic concepts5 that each must sacrifice something as a price for peace ful community living,, Mr. Miller’s second quote is a sentence which, taken by itself carries a "poor abused Russia" feelingo Placed in its proper position with the sentences before and after it, it does nothing of the sort* YOUR LIFE IN A DEMOCRACY - Revised Brown MILLER QUOTES? "Much of the credit for protecting us so well from contagion belongs to the Federal government„" no page number given* THE BOOK SAYSg Page 154, "Much of the credit for protecting us so well from contagion belongs to the federal government, for its careful work in examining immigrants, thus halting the dreaded bubonic plague and equally dreaded cholera on our doorstep*" MILLER QUOTESg "Most of the grumbling (over taxes) is not meant too seriously,..* Most citizens realize that they get far more for their money when it is combined with that of other citizens and spent to advance the general welfare than they'could possibly get from spending it as individuals*" no page number given* THE BOOK SAYSg Page 151» "If you have never heard your parents complain about taxes they had to pay, you belong to an unusual family* Few people enjoy paying taxes, though most of the grumbling is not meant too seriously^ it is more or less an American custom. Most citizens realize that they get far more for their money when it is combined with that of other citizens and spent to advance the general w elfare than they could possibly get from spending it as individuals." MILLER SAYSg The Federal government contributes money for State and local services* Only the citizens contribute to the cost of government* "After man had learned to live in communities he found cooperation on a widening scale could be carried out only by introducing more and more government into his social system." No page numbers given* THE BOOK SAYSs Two of Mr* Miller’s statements are not direct quotes and no page numbers are given* The second sentence "Only the citizens contribute to the cost of government." appears to be completely meaningless. The sections of the book dealing with topics under which such ideas might be found were read and found to be innocuous, though dull. COMMENT8 In spite of no page numbers being given, both of Mr* Miller’s directquotations were located* They were not the complete sentences in either case* We are somewhat at a loss to determine what alien ideas are advanced even in the aborted sentences quoted by Mr* Miller* -6- �A HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY - Muzzey MILLER QUOTE; Page 24-0 "The motto of the Republic is iberty, Democracy and Union. The influx of immigrants then brought about the rise of the common man. Many slanted phrases are used throughout this book such as "Aristocratic pre tensions" "The laboring classes in industrial centers" "The rise of the common man" "The rule of the people." THE BOOK SAYSg statements. There is nothing on page 24-0 resembling any of Mr. Miller's COMMENTSg This book Is 910 pages of fairly fine print. We did not read it all. However, the chapter entitled "The Jacksonian Era" beginning on page 288 contains most of the phrases objected to by Mr. Miller. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource American Association of University Women, Arlington Branch, February 4, 1953, Education Study Group Report Description An account of the resource Report responding to a letter's claim that six Arlington textbooks were "socialistic" in nature (see 19-6-1-1-30). 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 19_6_1_1_33 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/500920307821267bca902077b6e10bf2.pdf 13da8cbc4274fc3d3ed9464f45c6c3b8 PDF Text Text Reprinted from E d u c a tio n a l L ead ersh ip , VoI. X I, N o. 1 An A ppeal for Common Sense AGNES E. MEYER Are current unjustified attacks on schools a modern outbreak of “vigilantism”? A keen observer of the American social scene ana lyzes these attacks and suggests positive means of meeting them. T T IS a great relief these days to get away from the tensions of the na tion’s capital and to look at our many problems from the sane vantage point of life in a local community. It is espe cially heartening to discuss some of these problems in a county which is justly famous throughout the land as an independent, courageous commu nity singularly competent to turn its ideals into a working reality. I am grateful to the American Association of University Women for inviting me and giving me this opportunity to recall the lasting contributions that have been made to the preservation of some of our noblest traditions. I am all the happier to do this be cause the shrill voices which have been getting the headlines of late have dis turbed the even tenor of our ways and tempted us to answer the violent people with equal violence. Yet the natural fears and conflicts of an endangered so ciety can only be assuaged by the appli cation of self-control, intelligence and native American common sense which characterize the highly literate popula tion of Arlington and Americans as a whole. This American common sense is derived from the daily necessity of solving dilemmas, annoyances and de feats; it teaches us to accept difficulties without too much fear or anxiety. If we are more than usually disturbed to day, it is because in the past we have Ed u c a t io n a l Le a d e r s h ip �taken our heritage of freedom too much for granted. It seemed safely enshrined not only in our daily lives but in the Bill of Rights. Now we have suddenly awakened to the fact that freedom must be recaptured by every generation and that it will endure only as long as we stand ready to defend it at any cost, however high. Thus the cooperative endeavors you have made here toward social progress are of especial impor tance today. For the freedoms we all cherish will be lost or preserved not in Washington or in our state govern ments, but in the local communities where people live and strive, succeed or fail, as the case may be. But though very definite threats to the freedoms we have always taken for granted do exist today, let us not exag gerate the danger. We tend to forget momentarily the great progress toward the extension of human freedom we have made during the past generation in ways almost too numerous to men tion. We have underpinned old age, the destitute, and needy families with social security; improvements in the fields of health and education have been amazing; and the Negro with whose disadvantages Europe is always re proaching us has possibly made greater progress toward equal rights than ever before in our history. If we remember the vitality our democracy has shown under the stress of wars both hot and cold, it will strengthen our faith in ourselves and help us to see the real dangers that confront our society not so much as a menace but as another challenge which must be met with the same fortitude and the same calm and constructive attitude. We must trust ourselves and each other as never before O ctober 1953 Agnes E. Meyer, noted journalist and au thor, i widely recognized for her staunch s support of public education and of freedom to teach and to learn. This article i s adapted from an address delivered by Mrs. Meyer in April 1953 before a branch of the American Association of University W o m e n in Arlington, Virginia. Mrs. Meyer i also author of O u t o f T h ese R oots: T h e s A uto b io g rap h y o f a n A m erican W om an, which i to be published in mid-October s by the Atlantic-Little, Brozvn Publishing Companies. and thus strengthen the faith of the country as a whole in its principles, its hopes and beliefs. We must speak our minds fearlessly, for in so doing we dis cover that there are in ourselves and others human resources upon which we have never yet drawn. Nothing is more contagious, more inspiring than courage. C o n s p ira c y A g a in s t S c h o o ls At the same time I do not wish to minimize the real dangers to our de mocracy. And I shall select one of these for discussion which interests you and me most, the sinister attacks upon our public school system. For I think it is a clearly established fact that there has developed throughout our country in recent years— from Scarsdale, New York to Pasadena, California— nation a wide, more or less organized conspiracy to undermine the faith of the Ameri can people in our public school system. When I use the word conspiracy I mean a planned, concerted effort on the part of various individuals and organiza tions, the source of whose ample funds is unknown, to attack public education with identical, monotonously repeated accusations that have just enough truth to make their falsehood seem plausible. These enemies of our schools have ob29 viously borrowed the tactics of the communists and fascists who maintain that if only a lie is repeated often enough with sufficient impudence, many people will finally believe it. It should not surprise us that sub versive elements who wish to hurt de mocracy should single out our unique public school system as their deadliest enemy. For public education is the heart-beat of our nation that daily re news and purifies the blood stream of the democratic body politic. It has helped to make our nation great, toler ant and hopeful, because it has released human talents and capacities in our country to a greater extent than has happened anywhere else in the whole course of human history. Thus if our public education is successfully weak ened or destroyed, so is democracy it self. That there may be a few master minds behind this campaign is indi cated, as I have said, by the constant repetition of the same propaganda using almost identical arguments, lan guage and slogans, distributed often in vicious literature originating from a single source: 1. The schools do not teach the 3 R’s. 2. The teachers and the textbooks are communistic or at best socialistic. 3. Progressive education breeds un disciplined children if not delinquents and criminals. 4. The schools are godless. That is the whole gamut of these ac cusations. They have been answered again and again with irrefutable proof to the contrary. But the answers are ignored. For the type of mentality with which we are dealing in this battle 30 to defend democratic institutions is impervious to reasonable persuasion and moral principles. One of the most regrettable results of these unjust criticisms is that the friends of the public school system have been jockeyed into a defensive position. They scarcely dare to make constructive criticisms themselves, lest they give aid and comfort to the enemy. Thereupon the enemies shout: “Oh, so you think the public schools are perfect!” Thus do the falsehoods multiply one upon the other, and time and energies that should be used to improve our public schools are wasted because the honest critics of our educational system are forced into a state of siege mentality. To be sure, our colleges and univer sities have also recently come under attack from members of Congress. But these Congressional persecutions of our educators would never have taken place, if the witch hunts on the local level had not been so successful in sow ing mutual distrust and thereby de stroying peace and orderly progress. In other words we would not now have a few dangerous Hitlers in Congress if it were not for the fact that we have a flock of little Hitlers in almost every locality. The situation reminds me of a little-known Calvin Coolidge story. A man complained to President Coolidge that a certain Senator was a scoundrel. “Well,” replied Coolidge calmly, “there are a lot of scoundrels in the country and they are entitled to some represen tation.” Thus the whole crux of our strategy to protect the educational system is to meet the attacks in our local communties. The Congressional Hitlers must be criticized, opposed and ridiculed, Ed u c a t io n a l Lea d e r s h ip �since ridicule is one of the strongest weapons. How can we remain silent while these members of the Senate and House maltreat honest American citi zens, disrupt the work of Congress, and challenge the executive powers of the Administration? And no less serious, why should we allow these anti-democratic members of Congress to defame our country and ruin the prestige of our nation in every foreign land? “How long will America stand for this?” asks the British journalist Francis Williams in the Nexus Chronicle. He says of our Congressional lunatic-fringe: “The moral attitudes they depend upon and exploit matter not only to America but to the whole free world. And those of us who hold as our strongest article of international faith the need for the closest bonds of fidelity between Brit ain, the Commonwealth and the United States have an obligation to tell our friends in America just how much dam age those attitudes are doing to the cause of freedom everywhere.” M o d e rn V ig ila n tis m n o t N eed ed I mention these national and inter national repercussions merely to point out the full seriousness of the situation we face. But I come back to my theme by stating as my belief that the few destructive members of Congress are not going to change their evil tactics until they hear from the grass roots. Not even the leaders of the new Ad ministration will be able to cope with them successfully, for no truly demo cratic statesman can afford to resort to punitive action. Yet force is the only thing the authoritarian mentality respects. Only the voters who elected these incipient dictators can use power O ctober 1953 — democratic power of the ballot— the to bring them to their senses and per suade them to renounce their present tactics. To oppose these irrational individ uals successfully on a local basis, we must understand their psychology, for we are contending with deep psycho pathic factors. They are mostly people who because of their own emotional difficulties have never been able to re late themselves to the community and are now revenging themselves upon a society which they feel has rejected them. They are people filled with hatred because they feel insecure, lonely and slighted, and they satisfy this hatred by the systematic destruction of situations and confidence and mutual trust in order to benefit by the general confusion to acquire power for them selves. These Americans who see them selves as the insulted and injured are not of any particular economic or social level. There are among them some of our rootless intellectuals, many of whom formerly found refuge in “Amer ica First,” and now feel more adrift than ever since the majority of Ameri cans have learned that our nation must defend human freedom not only here at home but throughout the world. The only satisfaction of these dis gruntled elements is in destruction of the community solidarity of which they cannot make themselves a part. They are incapable of loyalty to any group— not even to the political party which elects them to office. And their anti communism is nothing but a screen for their hatred of the sound, honest, stable members of society. Therefore, the conservatives make a deadly mistake when they think that these people are 31 a bulwark against communism. The German industrialists made the same miscalculation concerning Hitler. The real hatred of our professional anti communists is precisely for the con servatives themselves whom they envy their respectability and the fact that society looks up to them. That is why they attack such patriotic, honorable and successful men as General Mar shall, Secretary Dulles, Senator Knowland, Charles Bohlen, Bishop Oxnam and others on the Federal level and, on the local level, that emblem of all that is sound and good and essentially con servative, the public schools. It is a desperate contest the nation faces in coping with these elements, for either they must break down through self-defeat, or they will break down everybody else. They are “dead-end kids” with whom every social worker and teacher is familiar, adolescents who are getting square with a world which they feel has never been fair to them. That is also why they use the childish device of name-calling whenever they are criticized. In dealing with these maladjusted members of our society, we are baffled and handicapped by a bad conscience. For they are the result of the weak nesses in our society, of its extreme com petitiveness, of its intense striving for social and economic status, and of its total neglect in the past of children who could not stand these pressures. Our worship of success creates bitterness in the unsuccessful. And these embittered monstrosities, without faith in love and kindliness, without respect for human beings or for any of the values that we cherish, these men who seek success whatever the cost, are a reproach to us 32 because they are the prototypes of our American vices. Furthermore, even the legitimate de mands of democracy are a strain upon the weak, for it calls for self-discipline, and the sacrifice of the will to power for the common good and for the estab lishment of a high group civilization. Thus it is not surprising that in times of danger that call for even greater sacrifices, many self-centered individ uals seek to destroy a society that de mands too much of them. Therefore it is a mistake to charac terize these elements as types of Ameri can fascism. They are a modern ver sion of vigilantism, a role that had dignity in our frontier days because the early vigilantes were filling a real need before law and order had been established. But they have no place and no legitimate function in our pres ent society. What these modern vigi lantes want is to establish their own law and domination for the law and the cooperative behavior of an orderly de mocracy. A n O u ts ta n d in g S c h o o l S y stem Thus we only make martyrs of these psychopathic characters if we gang up on them as disturbers of the peace. The role of the martyr would only be used as another asset and as justification of all that they are doing. We only hurt ourselves and our objectives if we sup press these anti-democratic forces with hostile methods. The most useful les son we can give these vigilantes whether in Congress or in the local communi ties is that true Americans refuse to use coercive power in the war of ideas. The best weapon we have lies in strengthen ing community solidarity through imEd u c a t io n a l Lea d er s h ip �provement of our school-community re lationships which keep open the free communication between all citizens and prevent exactly what the vigilantes want, the fragmentation of our society. That is also the reason why the com munists take great delight in the activi ties of the vigilantes. For the more they confuse us with attacks on the schools and the more we allow our selves to be driven into a merely defen sive attitude, the better the commu nists can fish in these troubled waters. You can readily see from this analysis of the vigilante mentality, why it was a delight to me to get reacquainted with the steady progress toward closer schoolcommunity cooperation that has been made in Arlington. It has been said of Americans that we lack philosophic .and political theories which can be used as a battle cry against the totali tarian ideologists. But this assuredly does not apply to the field of education. It has been accepted in all of our school systems that democracy, as we know it, is the highest form of government be cause it seeks t<^ devejop the latent potentialities of all of its citizens. We do not regard democracy as just another form of government, but as a continu ally expanding method of living to gether. Thus our educational system is an institution which has grown out of the historical soil in which it was rooted and has become indistinguish able from democracy itself. This philosophy of our democratic schools is implemented differently by different educators since they them selves necessarily vary in intelligence, imagination and administrative skill. But I can say without exaggeration that the Arlington school system, given the O ctober 1953 handicaps with which it began six years ago, is one of the finest examples in the country of the application of our Amer ican princples of education. And it has made this astounding progress in so short a time because the citizens of Arlington, the Board of Education they elected, the school administrators and the teachers have all pulled their weight in the boat and have done it in unison. Increasing mutual confidence among all of these elements was an important factor in the actual accomplishments. To an observer like myself it seems that the superior quality of the Arling ton Board of Education has been of value far beyond anything the county as a whole as yet realizes. I have a fairly large acquaintance with such boards and I know of none that ex ceeds this one in the technical educa tion, the varied professions represented and the experiences in administration that are to be found among the five members of the Arlington School Board. The devotion which the Board has shown to its onerous duties and the respect which it has earned have never been more important to the schools than at present when almost all of them, sooner or later, are confronted with criticism and attacks. Equally important in the rapid prog ress of what used to be a neglected ed ucational system was the appointment of first-rate school administrators and supervisors who improved the whole situation by able leadership. Together with the specialists and assistant teach ers who were selected with great care, this battery of experts have pulled to gether a school program which was for merly limited to the 3 R's until it has developed into a curriculum that is 33 comparable to the highest standards. Furthermore, the system became one of even quality, a matter of greater justice to all the children of a county whose schools used to vary from good to bad. Of especial value has been the pro gram of in-service training which I at tended some weeks ago, where small and large groups of teachers were en thusiastic about this opportunity to grow in their profession under expert guidance. It was an education for me to see the various groups and their lead ers arrive at new ideas in vocational guidance, music, mathematics, physical education and other branches of the rich curriculum. It was like a poem— an American poem of mutual confi dence, mutual respect and the resultant harmony of fine minds working together toward common goals. The (low of ideas back and forth, the discussions that took place at these workshops con stitute a truly democratic school system in which the learning process is con tinuous for the pupils, their teachers and administrators. No wonder the morale of the teachers has been trans formed since last I made a study of these schools, and morale of the teaching staff is as important today as adequate sal aries for holding teachers and for re cruiting new ones. Every human being is attracted to an organization where his work is appreciated and where he has the opportunity to rise in his pro fession through increasing competence. Nothing could be a greater asset at this period of acute teacher shortage. C itize n P a r tic ip a tio n Is E s s e n tia l To be sure, it has taken an increased budget to provide this expert leader ship and the workshops, but it was on 34 the whole the most economical way of achieving quickly an excellent and varied curriculum, taught by people who are daily achieving greater pro fessional skill. These remarkable innovations have aroused interest and favorable comment far beyond the reaches of Arlington County in various professional publica tions. But in these comments there has never been sufficient appreciation of the fact that the Board of Education and the school authorities were success ful in these experiments because they took the parents and the general public with them every step of the way. And if I were to single out only one feature of the Arlington schools for commenda tion it would be the broad area of citi zen participation that they have been able to achieve through numerous com mittees, councils and advisory groups who have assisted in the formulation of the curriculum, in the selection of textbooks and in other contributions to individual schools. For the local P.T.A.’s the usual speeches which have no relationship to immediate school problems have become obsolete. Fath ers as well as mothers attend the meet ings to discuss educational issues and to study the problems constantly aris ing in a dynamic school program. It has become a generally accepted theory throughout our country that we should have community-centered schools, but seldom have I encountered that demo cratic ideal so thoroughly implemented as it is in Arlington. And the results have been all the more constructive be cause this county is fortunate in having among its citizens probably a higher percentage of skilled, professional tal ents than most other counties. Ed u c a t io n a l Lea d er s h ip �For example, the whole battle con cerning “progressive education” was headed off by the active cooperation on curriculum and textbooks of a unique organization called “The Parents Coun cil on Instruction.” When parents meet regularly to discuss with the as sociate superintendent what kind of education they want for their children, what philosophy the school should fol low, and what textbooks should be used, the whole community feels in volved in its school program and is ready to defend it, however progressive or modern, against the criticisms of people who yearn for “the good old. days” and the little school house which unfortunately was red. The ironical thing is that these people who see the present educational methods as hope lessly unregenerate are by no means a good advertisement for the old-fash ioned kind of education they now idealize. But Arlington County is to be congratulated for the way in which it has taken most of them tactfully into camp and gone serenely on its way. The parents and citizens who have achieved this truly democratic victory have given a useful lesson in political action of the wisest kind to many less alert commu nities. They also learned that demo cratic action is far more effective than that of the rival ideologies of the left O ctober 1953 or right with which it has to contend. These schools have been transformed into a second home for children be cause both work and play have been shared by the parents, themselves, and by that larger family, the community as a whole. The learning process has a serious content and meaning because it is replete with life, with the real life of the county, the nation and the world. In such a happy setting the child re tains the courage to be himself as he feels his abilities expanding. And he rejoices the more in his own progress because it is shared by his classmates and his family. We talk often of the American way of life as if it were something finished and perfected. It is a way because it beckons us onward to ever greater heights of achievement. And the way that each local community finds of triumphing over the wave of reaction with which it is now afflicted will de cide what the world thinks of us. This is another era when we should say of ourselves what Emerson said of the American people over a hundred years ago: "We are not minors and invalids in a protected corner, not cowards fleeing before a revolution, but guides, redeemers, and benefactors, obeying the Almighty effort and advancing on Chaos and the Dark.” 35 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 19, The Personal Papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell Description An account of the resource This collection consists of the personal papers of Elizabeth Pfohl Campbell, and covers the period from 1945 through 1991, with the bulk of the material falling between 1947 and 1959. 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Description An account of the resource Announcement and agenda of regular quarterly meeting of the Seventh District of Virginia Conference of NAACP to be held March 5, 1966, dated February 24, 1966. 2 copies Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Barbara Marx and Audrey S. William Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1966-02-24 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This image is subject to copyright. Unauthorized use of the images in the Local History Collections of the Arlington Community Archives is prohibited. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_2_1_7_18 https://projectdaps.org/files/original/3354f61c4f97c7a1d6d1914bb6045014.pdf 52d34368b6ed93e25fb3bc210c218700 PDF Text Text �Dear Co*„'orkers * The regular quarterly meeting ot the Seventh District Virginia State Conference will bo held at the Second Baptist Church in Palls Church Et, Saturday, Dec. 4, 1965 at 11 a, m. Directions -- ---A G E N D A 1 Invocation ---- Rev. Costner. 2 Minutes of the meeting of Sept. 11, 1965. 3 Treasurer's report. 4 Branch reports — Please bring brief written reports on: memberships, Freedom Fund, and any significant aocomplishaents or problems of your Branch, 5 Low cost and opan-Oceupancy housing. Plans in Fairfax County — * ---- Recent accomplishments of Northern Virginia Fair Housing (Telephone week-days 9:50 to 1pm. 524-4452) B. S. Kara. 6, Highlights of the State Convention in Koanoke and others. 7 Old business. 8 Mr. R. I. Terrell Hew business including piece of next meeting. Dinners will be served at a reasonable rets. Sincerely yourt. Barbara C, Marx, Supervisor. Audrey 7.Ill iotas, Assistant Secretary � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource RG 18: Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Announcement of regular quarterly meeting of the Seventh District Virginia State Conference of NAACP on December 4, 1965. Handwritten notes on back. Description An account of the resource Announcement of regular quarterly meeting of the Seventh District Virginia State Conference of NAACP on December 4, 1965. Handwritten notes on back. One page, front and back. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived RG 18, Personal Papers of Barbara Marx Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Barbara Marx and Audrey S. William Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1965-12-04 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Statement of Mrs. Joyce Walther, Housing Committee Chairman, League of women voters, Fairfax Area, re the Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Mount Vernon Comprehensive Plan, November 12, 1965. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 18_2_1_7_23