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Editorial
April 17, 1922
The Ocala Evening Star
Ocala, Marion County, Florida
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Florida teachers for advocating extended school terms of 9-10 months to secure more funding, claiming it prioritizes money over progress and burdens children's health and taxpayers.
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The teacher craft is now hard at work trying to compel the public schools of Florida to "keep in" for nine and ten months. As usual they make a great deal of chatter about progress and the public good, but the truth is they want the money. Nine months for the high school and eight for the lower grades is as much as the health of the children and the pockets of the taxpayers can stand. If men and women can't teach without keeping children bending over their desks two-thirds of the summer, they had better find other jobs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
What keywords are associated?
Florida Education
School Terms
Teachers Motives
Taxpayer Burden
Child Health
What entities or persons were involved?
Florida Public Schools
Teachers
Taxpayers
Children
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Opposition To Extended School Terms In Florida Public Schools
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Teachers' Financial Motives And Advocacy For Shorter Terms
Key Figures
Florida Public Schools
Teachers
Taxpayers
Children
Key Arguments
Teachers Push For Longer Terms Primarily For Money, Not Progress
Nine Months For High School And Eight For Lower Grades Exceeds Limits Of Child Health And Taxpayer Affordability
Excessive Summer Schooling Harms Children
Teachers Unable To Work Shorter Periods Should Seek Other Employment