Progress and Achievements of the Colored People: Containing the Story of the Wonderful Advancement of the Colored Americans—the Most Marvelous in the History of Nations—Their Past Accomplishments, Together With Their Present-day Opportunities and a Glimpse Into the Future for Further Developments—the Dawn of a Triumphant Era. A Handbook for Self-improvement Which Leads to Greater Success — John Stuart Mill — John Shaqi
Progress and Achievements of the Colored People: Containing the Story of the Wonderful Advancement of the Colored Americans—the Most Marvelous in the History of Nations—Their Past Accomplishments, Together With Their Present-day Opportunities and a Glimpse Into the Future for Further Developments—the Dawn of a Triumphant Era. A Handbook for Self-improvement Which Leads to Greater Success
John Stuart Mill · en
The proportion of colored teachers is large; but, in view of the
location and type of these schools, it is probable that the present
division is necessary. Any increase in the proportion of colored
teachers should be seriously questioned. It is suggested that the
experience of other church boards should be consulted on this problem.
The percentage of women teachers is above the average. The emphasis on
industrial courses is somewhat more marked than in other church schools.
The provision for instruction in gardening and agriculture is by no
means sufficient, however, for the rural masses of the communities in
which those schools are located.
[Illustration:
BENNETT COLLEGE, GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA.
The leading Methodist school of the State. It was founded in 1889 by
the Freedmen’s Aid Society of the Methodist Church. It has 12
teachers, 312 pupils, an annual income of $6,000, and property
valued at approximately $45,000.
]
Much of the success of the colored schools of the United Presbyterian
Church is due to the ability and faithfulness of Dr. Witherspoon, whose
long service forms a notable contribution to religious and educational
work. In 1915 the Board of Freedmen’s Missions published the Fifty-fifth
Annual Report of its activities. The time and consideration which this
board of conscientious business men and ministers devote to the
management of the affairs of the school under their care are....
In educational work and administration the United Presbyterian
institutions compare favorably with the best church schools. While the
majority of them are not large, they are managed with economy and their
activities are conducted with considerable regard for thoroughness. With
the exception of two or three in eastern Tennessee, they are all well
located. The six schools in Alabama are all in Wilcox County, forming a
county system of private schools. The influence of these schools has
transformed the conditions in the county. The unusual development of
these schools in this one county is probably due to the interest and
ability of a Scotchman, member of the United Presbyterian Church, who
settled in the county soon after the Civil War.
_Miscellaneous Denominational Schools under White Boards._—There are a
number of miscellaneous denominational schools maintained by white
boards. These boards are not discussed separately, because there are so
few schools under each board as is indicated in the table below.