children equal opportunities with the children of the privileged areas,

7. and such other matters pertaining to public school education as might be brought forth on evidence or argument before such Royal Commission or as its members deemed proper,

8. ways and means by which monies from the federal treasury could be made available in order to equalize educational opportunity for children in all the provinces.

EDUCATIONAL NEEDS - 1962

By 1962 the P.E.l. Federation had forty local Home and School associations active in the province, having a combined membership of over two thousand people and being part of a national body whose total membership was well over three hundred thousand. On March 6, 1962, the President, Eric

Kipping, and other members of provincial executive presented a brief to the members of the Legislature, pinpointing five areas of greatest need in education in the province.

Teacher Training: The national minimum standard of teacher training, accepted without reservation at the 1958 Conference of Education, was two years of professional and academic studies. after senior matriculation (Grade 13). P.E.|.'s standard of a one year combined program of academic and professional studies. following junior matriculation (Grade 12) obviously did not offer a favorable comparison. The 1962 brief supported previous Home and School resolutions ”that the teacher-training program for this, province, combining both academic and professional studies be- extended to two years following completion of junior matricula» tion." Salary grants and improved methods of teacher supervision. were also urged, and the suggestion of “helping teachers" was put forth.

Adult Education: The brief urged an immediate minimum adult: education program for the province. This urging "is based on the: conviction that support of education, the improvement of our" economy, the future of democracy, and the personal richness off our people are at stake." Home and School pledged its fulll support to government in putting an adult educational programi into effect.

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