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Editorial
September 13, 1915
The Evening World
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
New York editorial decries school overcrowding, forcing 40,000 children into half-day sessions despite the city's wealth, urging full funding to end the unfair part-time system.
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CHEATING THE CHILDREN.
School begins to-day.
A million boys and girls in this city are ready for another year of the training indispensable for useful, successful lives. For many of these children every month, every week of schooling is precious. Some must go to work at fourteen. Others can never hope for regular instruction after sixteen. They cannot afford to miss an hour of school while it is still within their reach.
Yet at least forty thousand New York school children of all ages who present themselves at school to-day must be refused more than a half day's instruction for each school day. There is not room for them. Whether they are beginners or entering upon the last year of preparation all too short, they are deprived of half the priceless thing they need most.
It is not fair. This city is rich enough to keep up with its educational needs. If the Board of Estimate can't trust the Board of Education with enough money to give the children a square deal, then there is something seriously out of gear with one or both of these bodies.
Each year the "part time" system gets a firmer hold. Unless it is abolished it will grow steadily worse. Lack of money is a wretched excuse for it. When the city cheats the children it cheats its own best hopes.
School begins to-day.
A million boys and girls in this city are ready for another year of the training indispensable for useful, successful lives. For many of these children every month, every week of schooling is precious. Some must go to work at fourteen. Others can never hope for regular instruction after sixteen. They cannot afford to miss an hour of school while it is still within their reach.
Yet at least forty thousand New York school children of all ages who present themselves at school to-day must be refused more than a half day's instruction for each school day. There is not room for them. Whether they are beginners or entering upon the last year of preparation all too short, they are deprived of half the priceless thing they need most.
It is not fair. This city is rich enough to keep up with its educational needs. If the Board of Estimate can't trust the Board of Education with enough money to give the children a square deal, then there is something seriously out of gear with one or both of these bodies.
Each year the "part time" system gets a firmer hold. Unless it is abolished it will grow steadily worse. Lack of money is a wretched excuse for it. When the city cheats the children it cheats its own best hopes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
What keywords are associated?
School Overcrowding
Part Time Education
New York Schools
Educational Funding
Children's Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
New York School Children
Board Of Estimate
Board Of Education
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Overcrowding And Part Time Schooling In New York
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Educational Funding And Facilities
Key Figures
New York School Children
Board Of Estimate
Board Of Education
Key Arguments
A Million Children In New York Need Full Schooling For Successful Lives
Many Children Have Limited Time For Education Before Working
40,000 Children Denied Full Day Instruction Due To Lack Of Space
City Is Wealthy Enough To Meet Educational Needs
Part Time System Is Unfair And Worsening
Lack Of Money Is An Unacceptable Excuse
City Cheats Its Future By Shortchanging Children