This New York Conference was organized in response to an unanimous vote of the third annual convention of the Association of History Teachers of the Middle States and Maryland, which authorized the formation of local conferences of history teachers. The announcement of the conference meeting states that “The primary purpose of the conference is the same as that of the association—‘to advance the study and teaching of history and government through discussion,’ and ‘to promote personal acquaintance among teachers and students of history.’ In these meetings a large number of teachers can be reached whose duties and location prevent them from attending conventions at a distance. Such conferences also afford opportunities for wider discussion than is possible at the meetings of the association. Free statement of opinion indicates lines of work of great worth and interest. The constitution and organization are of the simplest type, and the fee a nominal one of one dollar a year.”
MISSOURI SOCIETY.
The Missouri Society of Teachers of History and Government will meet on December 28th and 29th in the Central High School Building, St. Louis. The following program has been arranged:
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 28TH.
1.45—Address: “The Eternity of Rome,” William Schuyler, McKinley High School, St. Louis.
“What Topics in Ancient and Mediæval History Need Special Emphasis to Prepare the Pupil for the Modern Period?” Miss Ellen B. Atwater, Central High School, St. Louis. Discussion.
“Recent Books,” Professor N. M. Trenholme, Columbia.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 29TH.
1.45—History in the Grades: “Geographic Influences in American History,” Miss Grace Graves, Hannibal; “Victories of War vs. Victories of Peace,” Miss Fannie Bennett, Eighth Grade, Siegel School, St. Louis. Discussion.
“The Future Citizen and Civics Instruction in the High School,” Principal S. A. Baker, Joplin. Discussion.