We have also noted the national cooperation with the states for agricultural extension work and for vocational education. The United States Bureau of Education is under the direction of the United States Commissioner of Education. It has exerted its chief influence through its investigations of educational methods and its numerous reports and other publications. It serves as a sort of educational "clearing house" for local and state school authorities. One of its chief endeavors has been to increase the educational opportunities in rural communities.
Report on the following:
Provisions of your state constitution with regard to education.
Cost of public schools per year to your community; your county; your state.
How this cost is met in your town or county. Portion paid by the state.
Organization of your state department of education. Compare with the organization of state departments in neighboring states.
Arguments for and against the method of choosing your state board of education and your state superintendent.
Do the rural schools and city schools of your state operate under the same state supervision? Why?
Use of state course of study in your school and community.
Selection of textbooks for your school.