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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1962
Page
13
A Dade County Miami study on involuntary withdrawals cites not interested in school lack of success and excessive absences as top reasons. Male students lead discouragement by lack of success. only girls are affected by marriage. guidance handles dropouts as a fact finding project.
Nation's schools struggle with a shortage of 25 000 to 35 000 guidance counselors as principals push for help from elementary levels. Many counselors handle 1200 plus students and lack clerical support, yet programs reduce dropouts and aid college entry and vocational planning. The Louisville University claims the oldest municipal university status, founded in 1798.
In Cincinnati a study shows television teaching does not reduce overall staffing needs. Superintendent Wendell Pierce notes TV adds value in science demonstrations and access to unavailable content while helping teachers refine methods. Younger or less capable pupils improve with regular classes. TV fosters ability grouping and tailored telecasts.
The national push for stricter schooling focuses on homework with concerns about diminishing returns from heavy nightly drills. Experts warn that home environment and resources affect effectiveness, and argue for tailored, age-appropriate assignments alongside parental support and in-school balance.
The American Automobile Association backs a nationwide back to school safety program. It notes 46.4 million students will attend elementary and secondary schools this fall with 3.9 million new entrants. Police and sheriffs are asked to organize school boy patrols and posters and bumper stickers will be distributed to remind motorists to drive carefully near schools and homes.
The Census Bureau reports women average 10.9 years of schooling in 1960 while men average 10.3 years. More men complete four years of college.
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