Report of the Governor s Commission for the Study of Problems in the Education of Negroes in North Carolina, 1935 - Softcover

Nathan Carter Newbold

 
9780266039242: Report of the Governor s Commission for the Study of Problems in the Education of Negroes in North Carolina, 1935

Synopsis

This book delves into the challenges and triumphs of providing high-quality education for Black children in North Carolina during the 1930s. It does so by examining the state of Black education in the state through a series of reports and recommendations generated by a Governor's Commission charged with studying the problem. The author explores the urgent need for improved school facilities, specifically the consolidation of small schools into larger, more efficient units, as well as the critical need for adequate transportation to enable students to attend these schools. The book also considers the importance of raising teacher qualifications and the crucial role of a well-rounded curriculum in preparing students for a diverse range of opportunities. The book offers a glimpse into the social and economic landscape of the time, highlighting the ways in which Black communities in North Carolina were actively striving for educational equality in the face of persistent challenges. The recommendations presented within these reports provide a testament to the belief that access to quality education is fundamental to social progress.

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