A NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM - In Education for American Life—Report of the Regents'Inquiry of the State of New York

Sep 29, 2026

Educational policy proposal for New York State promoting a “new educational program” built on retaining effective elements of the old curriculum while reshaping secondary schooling. The text argues for making general education the central secondary objective, expanding general science and related studies, introducing emphasis on basic skills, and recognizing the school’s role in character education through student activities and ethical literature. It also outlines health, sports, library improvements, vocational guidance, and pathways for youth continuing education through age 18.

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A NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

1. Secondary Education

2. The Elementary School

PUBLISHED AT ANN ARBOR,MICHIGAN CONTENTS FEB12 1951 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD EDNA DEAN BAKERLEONARD V.KoosPresident,Professor of Secondary Education,The National College of EducationUniversity of ChicagoFLORENCE E.BAMBERGERC.R.MAXWELLCollege for Teachers,Dean,College of Education,The Johns Hopkins UniversityUniversity of WyomingBOYD H.BODEProfessor of Education,JOSEPH ROEMERThe Ohio State UniversityDirector of Instruction,Junior College Demonstration School,WILLIAM G.CARRDirector of Research,George Peabody College for TeachersThe National Education AssociationHENRY LESTER SMITHJAMES B.EDMONSONDean,School of Education,Dean,School of Education,Indiana UniversityUniversity of MichiganA.L.THRELKELDE.D.GRIZZELLSuperintendent of Schools,Professor of Secondary Education,Montclair,New JerseyThe University of PennsylvaniaWILLIS L.UHLSIDNEY B.HALLDean,College of Education,Superintendent of Public Instruction,University of WashingtonThe Commonwealth of VirginiaHENRY W.HoLMESCARLETON WASHBURNBDean,Graduate School of Education,Superintendent of Schools,Harvard UniversityWinnetka,IllinoisWILLIAM H.KILPATRICKJOHN W.WITHERSProfessor Emeritus of Education,Dean,School of Education,Teachers College,Columbia UniversityNew York University-—MANAGING EDITORLAWRENCE W.PRAKKEN——————CHINESE Subscription price,$2.00 a year(Canadian,$2.50;Foreign,$3.00)Single copies 25 cents each Published monthly,September through May Claims for copies not received cannot be honored after 60 days from the date ofissue of the copy. Address communications to THE EDUCATION DIGESTP.O.Box 100,ANN ARBOR,MICHIGANPrinted in zhe U.S.A. Entered as second-class matter November 4,1935,at the post office at Ann Arbor,Michigan,under the Act of March 3,1879.The contents of the EDUCATION DIGEST are listed in the Education Index # A NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM In Education for American Life—Report of the Regents'Inquiry of the State of New York 7HE state of New York wants support,and for a growing individ-and needs a new educational pro-ual life.This is to be accomplishedgram.In developing such a programin such ways as the following:it would be a mistake to discard anyBegin the secondary school pro-element of the old program which isgram with the seventh grade in allstill sound and effective.Thereforedistricts.the new program here presented isMake general education the cen-based squarely upon that which wetral objective of the secondary schoolnow have.Virtually every policyprogram by devoting the greater partsuggested has been tried successfullyof the time up to the twelfth gradeby some school system in the state.to the study of general science,hu-Since thousands of authorities haveman relations,community life,worldgenerously participated in this In-history,general mathematics,and thequiry,the program may be regardedarts—subjects which touch manynot as the invention of a few mennow divided academic topics.Pre-but rather as the harvest of the best sent these broad fields of knowledgecurrent thinking and experience onin the ways in which they are gen-school problems.For a decade,com-erally encountered in life and work,missions,committees,and education-and not as semester hours for col-al statesmen have been formulatinglege entrance.Introduce more "re-splendid statements and fine princi-view"in basic skills,such as readingples.We feel that the time has comeand writing,particularly for thosefor one state,at least,to say in speci-whose elementary school work is de-fic terms exactly what are the firstficient.steps to be taken toward these ob-Recognize that the school has ajectives.distinct responsibility for charactereducation,not by multiplying rulesThe secondary schools shouldand discipline,but by establishingrecognize the needs of youth todaystudent activities,developing aby offering in addition to the collegeknowledge of the great ethical litera-preparatory program,which has beenture and standards of mankind,and,so much overemphasized,more speci-above all,by furnishin

FAQs

What is the overall aim of the proposed program for New York State education?

To support a growing individual life by establishing a new educational program based on effective elements of the existing one.

What does the program recommend as the central objective of secondary education?

Make general education the central objective of the secondary school program, with greater time devoted to broad knowledge areas.

How does the proposal address character education and student development?

It emphasizes character education through student activities, inspiring leadership, knowledge of ethical literature, and furnishing guidance for useful citizenship.

Sep 29, 2026

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