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Editorial
February 27, 1900
Las Vegas Daily Optic
Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
The editorial discusses statistics indicating that intellectual education alone fails to reduce crime, even in low-illiteracy areas with educated criminals. It supports educators' demand for moral teaching in public schools to develop pupils' moral sense.
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In conjunction with the suggestions made to teachers by an Optic correspondent, elsewhere in this evening's issue, it may be stated that statistics showing the failure of education (of the intellect only) to decrease crime have been published from time to time, and the fact has become so generally accepted as to induce a wide demand among educators for the introduction in public schools of teaching calculated to develop the moral sense of the pupil—"moral teaching."
The figures have usually been such as show a large amount of crime in localities, where the percentage of illiteracy is small, or a large percentage of educated men among criminals.
The figures have usually been such as show a large amount of crime in localities, where the percentage of illiteracy is small, or a large percentage of educated men among criminals.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
Crime Or Punishment
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Moral Teaching
Education Reform
Crime Statistics
Public Schools
Illiteracy
Educated Criminals
What entities or persons were involved?
Educators
Optic Correspondent
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Introduction Of Moral Teaching In Public Schools To Reduce Crime
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Moral Education Reform
Key Figures
Educators
Optic Correspondent
Key Arguments
Intellectual Education Alone Fails To Decrease Crime
Statistics Show High Crime In Low Illiteracy Areas
Educated Individuals Are Among Criminals
Demand For Moral Teaching To Develop Pupils' Moral Sense