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United States. Office of Indian Affairs / Annual report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, for the year 1905, Part I
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Report of superintendent of Indian schools, pp. 385-414
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF INDIAN SCHOOLS. OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF INDIAN SCHOOLS, Washington, D. C., July 1, 1905. SIR: I have the honor to submit hereby the twenty-third annual report of the Superintendent of Indian Schools for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1905, together with an appendix containing briefs of proceedings, papers, and discussions at institutes. In compliance with rule 5 of the ."Rules for the Indian School Service "-which states that It shall be the duty of the Superintendent of Indian Schools, under the direction of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to assist in the administration of the educational work of Indian schools; to organize government schools for Indian youth; to prepare courses of study and circulars of instruction concerning the educational management of the schools and methods of instruction; to examine and recommend text-books and other school appliances; to visit and inspect Indian schools, and from time to time report to the Com- missioner of Indian Affairs concerning their condition, defects and requirements; and to perform such other duty as he may direct- much time has been spent in the field during the past year visit- ing and inspecting schools and in reports on their condition; sugges- tions as to defects and requirements have been submitted from time to time. Efforts have been put forth to maintain and increase the efficiency of the schools and to direct the class-room and industrial work along the most practical lines. Teachers have been especially encouraged to study the indi- vidual characteristics of their pupils and to adapt their methods of instruction and system of education to meet the needs of the particular tribes represented at their schools. They have been urged to realize the importance of having each pupil acquire in the shortest time possible a working knowledge of English, and an ability to cul- tivate an allotment of land so as to secure from it a comfortabe living. With a view to bringing the school work up to as high a standard as possible, circulars of instruction, courses of study, and sample lessons have been prepared and, after being approved by the Office, have been sent to the field, and assistance has been given to individual teachers. The schools have been encouraged to give to'pupils instruction in the native industries in order to preserve the useful arts and crafts of the old Indians and to add to the pupils' stock of profitable accom- plishments. Much time and attention have been given to preparation for and supervision of summer schools and institutes, which have been held for many years, for the purpose of extending to Indian teachers the benefits derived by public school teachers from attendance at edu- cational meetings. Many of the parents and children are giving evidence of a fuller appreciation of the benefits which #ceqpefrQm the instruction given IND 1905-25 385
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