NEED FUNDS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

Last spring, Professor Hanus of the Division of Education announced that he was considering the starting of a model school in which to put into actual practice, and try out, the newest educational theories. Plans have been worked out by the Division for the school which it intends to start next year, if sufficient funds can be raised. The school will begin with only a kindergarten and each year a new grade will be added. It will be a cross between the best types of public, and country day schools. The teachers will be the best possible, men and women, thoroughly trained in the work, for it must be distinctly understood that the school will not be used as a place of practice for the students of education. The school will be entirely under professional control; that is, the Board of Managers will consist of the teaching staff of the Division of Education. The school will have a principal, a man, and as many other teachers as are needed to do the most effective work.

For Both Boys and Girls.

Both boys and girls will attend. In the earlier grades they will be taught together; in the upper, they will probably be in separate classes or schools. The influence of parents upon the school will be felt, it is hoped, by frequent conferences of parents and patrons with the teaching staff, and the Division; and also through as active parents' association. This association will serve as a clearing-house for the discussion of everything pertaining to the welfare of the school. The Division expects to derive much help from it. But the teaching staff and the Division of Education will be wholly responsible for the measures actually adopted and put into effect.

Will Incur Annual Deficit of $5,000.

It goes without saying that such a school will be expensive. Nevertheless, the importance of securing the best education obtainable for their children, justifies parents in a liberal expenditure for it. The Division has every reason to believe that the response to the opportunities, which such a school will offer to the people of Cambridge and vicinity, will be prompt and strong. The tuition fee has not yet been fixed upon, but it will not be large, for the school as planned cannot be self-supporting. It is thought that the deficit will amount to about $5,000 a year. It is hoped to raise enough money by subscription to take care of this. The Division must therefore delay the project until such time as sufficient funds are secured.