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Combined with Tho Hancock County Eoglm and Thw Waveland Ad BAY ST. LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI 39520 THURSDAY MAY 11, 1972 ces are made for views and attitudes, are used to give the ier an indication of subject as to emphasize and not as a ?ie criterion of achievement. lTie attitude of the progressive teacher is one of teacher and pupil working together in a social atmosphere of cooperative endeavor, and an intense interest in the work of the day. There is an atmosphere of freedom to think, act, and speak one?s mind with mutual respect for the feelings, rights, and abilities of others. Traditionally- oriented educators generally believe that schools exist to provide for students needs through intellectual discipline and that the community should not interfere in the school curriculum or operations. They feel that the quality of education would be improved by increased emphasis on intellectual discipline and that today?s students are not required to do enough work. More progressive educators put a greater value on social needs and believe that educators should take an active part in working with other groups in the community in order to bring new educational programs to the schools and to update and improve existing traditional programs to help prepare students for a meaningful role in society. The next article will be the first of several discussing problems of exceptional children. Subsequent articles will discuss the retarded child, the learning disability child, the ^tionaUy disturbed, and the Hid. MRS. MAY BEYER, standing, and Mrs. Arnette Giles look over plans for their trip to New Yrok. The two left this week in order for Mrs. Giles to tape a television program for ?Christopher Closeup?. Also, Mrs. Giles will visit the publishing house of Simon and Schuster to discuss a possible book on Mrs. Giles? life and work. (Echo staff photo by Marileen Maher) BOILED CRABS $25? DOZEN BOILED CRAWFISH
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