General Report on School Buildings and Grounds of Delaware, 1919

George D. Strayer, N. L. Engelhardt

ISBN 10: 1331277736 / ISBN 13: 9781331277736

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This insightful report, authored by experts in the field of education, offers a comprehensive analysis of school infrastructure in the state of Delaware during the early 20th century. It evaluates school grounds, building design, facilities, and specialized spaces, drawing comparisons to the best practices observed in progressive communities across the United States. The text delves into the impact of inadequate facilities on the health, comfort, and learning outcomes of students. The authors emphasize the importance of well-equipped and maintained school environments for fostering a positive and conducive learning atmosphere. By highlighting the shortcomings and suggesting solutions, this pivotal book advocates for a transformation of Delaware's educational infrastructure, aiming to provide every child with an equitable and enriching learning experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: General Report on School Buildings and Grounds of Delaware, 1919
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331277736
• ISBN 13: 9781331277736
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

From a 1919 Delaware report, a data-driven look at how district schools measured up to then-new standards.

This book compiles detailed scoring tables and narrative evaluations of school buildings across the state. It explains how sites, structures, service systems, classrooms, and special rooms were rated, and it notes which schools needed replacement or consolidation to meet the standards of the time. The material reflects a practical approach to modernization, including recommendations to transport students to larger consolidation centers and to replace aging facilities.

• A complete scoring framework showing how different aspects of a school were evaluated
• In-depth notes on site selection, lighting, heating, and indoor sanitation
• Case descriptions of representative one-room buildings and the broader state program
• Observations that guided decisions about replacement and district consolidation

Ideal for readers interested in the history of school design and educational planning in early 20th-century Delaware, as well as researchers tracing how standards shaped district decisions.