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History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. II

Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. II. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886. 257 words

Written and oral examinations will gradually give place to the more scientific and adequate measurements and tests which are taking prominent places in the school programs of the leading schools of the country today. Night schools for foreigners, summer schools for the children of beet workers and more continuous use of the school plant will be factors of our educational growth. The city and country school nurse will come to stay to follow up the physical examination of pupils.

Serving Hot Lunch at Schools

Boys' and Girls' club work, include the hot lunch for cold weather, in rural and city schools, the scientific raising and care of farm

crops and animals, the making of garments and preparation of meals under the efficient co-operation and guidance of the County Home Demonstrator and Agricultural Agent. Boys and girls and their parents are enthusiastic supporters of the Club movement.

Increased salaries for teachers, better training for teachers, improved buildings and equipment are helping to return a hundred-fold to parents the increased taxation which makes possible added opportunity for the training of their boys and girls to enjoy wholesome industries and pleasures of farm and city.

With Scotts Bluff county's infinite resources and the tireless energy and ambition of her people, she can and is beginning to build up a commonwealth second to none in this part of the west. The results of her efforts will be limited only by the breadth of vision and application of those in charge of the educational growth of the young people of our county.