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Filler September 8, 1898

Southern Christian Advocate

Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

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US Commissioner of Education William T. Harris reports 243 women in supervisory roles in public schools: 2 state, 12 city/town, and 229 county superintendents, surprising those who thought women were not recognized in such positions.

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The United States Commissioner of Education, Mr. William T. Harris, reports that there are two women State Superintendents of Education, twelve women who are City and Town Superintendents, 229 County Superintendents--a total of 243 women officially superintending the work in the public schools of this country. This will be a surprise to many who have thought that women were not recognized in our public-school systems in the work of supervision and direction.

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Curiosity Human Interest

What keywords are associated?

Women Superintendents Public Schools Education Supervision United States William T Harris

What entities or persons were involved?

William T. Harris

Where did it happen?

United States

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Topic

Women In Supervisory Roles In Public Education

Location

United States

Key Persons

William T. Harris

Event Details

Commissioner reports two women State Superintendents, twelve City and Town Superintendents, and 229 County Superintendents, totaling 243 women officially superintending public schools, surprising many who thought women were not recognized in supervision and direction.

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