3. Do the laws of your state provide for compulsory school attendance? If so, between what ages? What is your opinion as to the proper age limits?
4. Explain the organization and functions of your state board (or department) of education and your local school board.
5. Give a summary of what the federal government is now doing for education. Do you believe that it ought to do more? If so, what?
6. How are funds for school purposes raised in your community? On what basis does the state make its contribution?
7. What suggestions can you make for keeping the schools out of politics?
8. Do you believe that teachers should be appointed under civil-service rules?
9. Do you approve or disapprove of the Gary system? Give your reasons.
10. Make some suggestions for bringing the school and the public library into closer relations.
Topics for Debate
1. The Towner-Sterling Bill should be passed by Congress.