A Study of Educational Conditions in Mexico and an Appeal for an Independent College

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916. Excerpt: ... VII--LATER PHASES--SCHOOL ORGANIZATION Summary The civil wars of 1850-1867 were inimical to schools. An educational decree was issued by Maximilian in 1866. This was nullified by his downfall. The dominance of French ideas resulted in the adoption of the essentials of the French system. The period from 1870 to 1910 was one of rapid development. The Federal District and the States alike worked for the promotion of schools. Lack of system and efficiency in municipalities caused the states to be more active. Primary schools received attention first of all. Illiteracy was reduced to 75 per cent or lower. Coahuila and Jalisco illustrate contrasted practices in school management. In the first the municipalities carry all the financial burden; in the second the State. In 1906 the Federal District showed a school population of 11 per cent. By 1910 the proportion in all the Republic was probably 6J per cent. A summary of the situation in primary education. No special place has been made in Mexico for the high school. Preparatory education may be looked on as preparation for college or for professional studies. It has there been given usually the latter meaning. The Institutes correspond to the French LycSes. They offer a few college studies. Some of them included in professional courses. Dr. Brandon quoted. Professional and technical education has been offered by some of the Institutes. Engineering is taught as well as law and medicine. Industrial schools have been established by most states. They are largely for outcast boys. Normal schools also are found generally under state control. They are related directly to the primary schools. Their courses cover high school studies, with a few added technical branches. They are attended chiefly by poor boys and girls, an...