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Circular by the Superintendent of Common Schools of the State of New York: To Trustees of School Districts, Librarians of District Libraries, Commissi

Circular by the Superintendent of Common Schools of the State of New York: To Trustees of School Districts, Librarians of District Libraries, Commissi

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General ReferenceGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1149740086
ISBN13: 9781149740088
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: May 25 2010
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This circular, issued by the Superintendent of Common Schools of the State of New York in 1839, is addressed to trustees of school districts, librarians, commissioners, and county clerks. It contains the full text of An Act Respecting School District Libraries, a pivotal piece of legislation shaping the landscape of education in New York. This document offers valuable insight into the early development of public education and the establishment of school libraries as essential resources for learning. Researchers and historians will find this primary source invaluable for understanding the policies and priorities that drove educational reform in the 19th century. The circular provides a snapshot of the administrative structure governing schools and libraries at the time, highlighting the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in promoting literacy and knowledge within the state.

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