Education by compulsion not popular in modern schools
A historical critique argues that mandatory schooling and state grants pressures are necessary but controversial. It notes Sir John Lubbock and Dr. Playfair emphasizing observation training and declines in ages at school, while defending compulsory attendance against anti school-board arguments amid debates over public education policy.
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John Lubbock
Dr. Playfair
Playfair
League Party
Committee of Council
Macdonald
Burt
Lord Helington
Sandford
Marks
London
Sketches in Parliament on Exeter schools and education
Our correspondent in the gallery reports Sir Edward Watkin pressing Exeter education issues. Lords Sandon and Lyttelton face questions on a scheme linking religious instruction to Church of England doctrine, amid Nonconformist opposition and parliamentary debate on the Education Act.
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House of Commons
Edward Watkin
Todd
Exeter
Lord Lyttelton
Roby
Church of England
Lord Sandon
Mr. Disraeli
Sir Edward Watkins
Mr. Forster
Forster
Horsman
Eyre
Jamaica
Henry Storks
Royal Commission
Lowther
Mr. Greene
Civil Service
Committee of Supply
Ireland
Paris
Taper
Tadpole
Exeter Free Schools
Supreme Court of Judicature
Lords
Court of Appeal
Judicial Committee of
Privy Council
Disraeli
Chatham Dockyard and Warship Repair Effort Examined
A tour of Chatham reveals a 4000 strong garrison and vast dockyard operations. Workers in ropery and winding on jute cables show industrial effort essential to navy maintenance and the completion of a new basin spanning thirty five acres.
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Chatham
Redcoats
Bluejackets
Medway