E.C. Merry "To the Patrons of our Rural Schools," 1914
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Title
E.C. Merry "To the Patrons of our Rural Schools," 1914
Subject
Georgia--Fulton County
Progressive Era education
School superintendents
School year
Edwin C. Merry
Progressive Era education
School superintendents
School year
Edwin C. Merry
Description
Superintendent Edwin C. Merry served as the Fulton County Schools Superintendent from 1908 to 1917.
In 1914, 43 schools (about half the system) were located five miles or more from the city center of Atlanta - and were thus considered rural.
The change to a 7-month school year came toward the end of an evolution in the school schedules that began with a 3-month term in 1871 when the system was first established. By the early 20th century, most schools had adopted the 9-month term that closely resembles the present school calendar; however, in rural areas, where school-aged children had responsibilities on family farms, schedules revolved around planting and harvesting seasons.
In 1914, 43 schools (about half the system) were located five miles or more from the city center of Atlanta - and were thus considered rural.
The change to a 7-month school year came toward the end of an evolution in the school schedules that began with a 3-month term in 1871 when the system was first established. By the early 20th century, most schools had adopted the 9-month term that closely resembles the present school calendar; however, in rural areas, where school-aged children had responsibilities on family farms, schedules revolved around planting and harvesting seasons.
Creator
Edwin C. Merry
Publisher
Fulton County Schools Archives, Hapeville, Ga
Date
1914
Rights
Identifier
1914.supt.3.3
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Citation
Edwin C. Merry, “E.C. Merry "To the Patrons of our Rural Schools," 1914,” Fulton County Schools Archives Digital Collections, accessed July 4, 2022, https://fcsarchives.omeka.net/items/show/45.
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