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The article presents a speech delivered by Calvin Coolidge, Vice-President of the University of Pennsylvania, on July 7, 1921. He discusses the role of education in guaranteeing the future of United States through the continuation of knowledge of progress in the past. He presents his view of education as a means of establishing ideals. He cites the classical literature of Greece and Rome as sources of inspiration to the ideals of patriotism, cultural attainment, and the sacrifices these would entail.

The article reports on the changes of ideals and principles from nationalism to internationalism. Nationalism is defined to mean the love for one's country, its institutions, its highest ideals, principles and people. Internationalism on the other hand, is defined as the necessity of scrapping nationalism and patriotism to have a sympathetic attitude for other nations in the world.

The article presents several pedagogical paragraphs. One paragraph states that the teacher should always be painstaking in preparing all written reports that includes daily plans and report cards of pupils. Another paragraph focuses on character building that is said to have largely depended on the proper formation of ideals.

The article relates the author's view on philosophy as it is considered unidealistic and is less important to the field of education as it is connected to Theology. Critics believe that if philosophical principles will be applied to education it is like turning one's back on reality and facts. Other group of people including the physical scientists realize that their field is too far from philosophy thus, not paying attention to it.

The article provides an overview of the code of ethics of the Alabama Educational Association. This code has been devised in order to assist teachers in settling difficult questions of professional conduct and to exalt their professional ideals. One of the guiding rules and principles of the association states that in public and private life, the teacher's conduct should be governed only by the highest principles of courage, justice and truth.

The article shares the author's views on the ideals of education in the U.S. The author believes that the country is going away from some of the finest ideals of the old education. One of the ideals was the pursuit of wisdom for its sake. He argues that the progressive teachers do not consciously hold such ideal. Another one is that of freedom of individual initiative. He notes that the development of public education has disregarded the necessity initiatives from students and teachers.

The article presents information about 10 commandments related to student ethics, which are posted on notice boards in schools of Czechoslovakia. The ideals include loving schoolmates as companions, loving and respecting teachers, respecting and honoring honest people, not hurting animals, and working hard for achieving success.

The article reports the importance of giving the development of conduct an appropriate place in education in the U.S. Educators are realizing the necessity of presenting ideas and ideals of what is right in conduct. Honesty, self-control, industriousness and cooperation are the four essentials identified by a well-known sociologist that must be stressed to the students.

The article comments on the inculcation of American ideals, which relate to the government and its underlying principles, among students of civics classes in the U.S. The process, however, has some problematic aspects such as clarifying what the fundamental ideals are and demonstrating their method of development to students.

The article discusses the organizational structure of American education. The author mentioned the educational ideals including the ecclesiastical that provided a learned clergy, the political that insures an intelligent suffrage, and the industrial which was the means to earn a better living. Further, the author discussed the educational system diagram which consisted the seven stages of education including kindergarten, primary, and grammar.

Focuses on the shift of ideals respecting the efficiency of formal culture studies for students. Ground for the retention of formal culture studies; Absorption of the culture of the past by a teacher in any country who has been properly prepared in the literary tradition of his own language; Usefulness of linguistic science.

Features F. Hopkinson Smith as an author. Achievements in authorship; Comparison of Smith's literary ideals from many indulged by other present-day writers; Relation of Smith's other vocations as engineer and painter to his work as author.

The article examines the social conditions in the U.S. It has been predicted that what security, in all aspects, the country has at present is only temporary, and may soon be claimed. One should be remembered that the ideals people hope for in the future are beyond and better than any present reality.

The article focuses on the consolidation of the special studies in the U.S. The author states that teaching involve not only the mental development but also the development of the whole child. He mentions that education aims to develop the student's attitudes, appreciation, emotions, and ideals. The author also cites the essentials of special talent, interest, and preparation for the teachers teaching music, art, and rhythmics.

The article presents a comparison of the changing ideals in education in the years passed and for the coming days. In this essay, the author points out that men and women and years to come will portray a remarkable growth. Some understand their varied goals and few are inclined into an acceptance of the aim that followed in their surrounding. Inasmuch, a need for a new educational program is highly expected.

The article presents a letter addressed to the Most Esteemed Friends of the Order of Pedagogues from a teacher outside the United States who called himself Patience Reality. The letter writer appreciates the fact that the US has welcomed and has been teaching immigrants in their schools. The writer criticized the American focus on educational systems which fit only ideal systems. He said that teaching must be based on reality, not on ideal situations.

The article comments on the speech of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson at Baltimore, Maryland on the anniversary of the entrance of the U.S. into the war. The speech is said to have replied to the Kaiser's declarations for a peace by force. It is also believed that the president has never voiced more successfully the ideals and purposes of the American people.

The article presents a speech by Charles F. Thwing, president of Western Reserve University at Cleveland, Ohio, delivered at the United States National Education Association Conference on August 16-22, 1915 in Oakland, California. Thwing focused on higher ideals in education. The three higher ideals are the higher ideal of the practical, the higher ideal of religion, the higher ideal of a deeper conception of the worth of personality.

The article presents a quotation entitled "Silence is Golden." It offers an advice to keep still when trouble is brewing. When slander is getting onto its legs and feelings are hurt, it advices to keep still. It also cites some of the author's experiences that enabled him to learn the value of silence or keeping still.

The article shares the author's views on the ideals of education in the U.S. The author proposes that the new schemes of educational reform should be approached with mind and heart open to suggestions. He points out that every youth should have the equal opportunity to develop the best in him. He further emphasizes that the bases of real collegiate success must lie in the field of thought, in spiritual and intellectual liberty, and in the field of morals in honesty.

The article presents an address by superintendent W. C. McGinnis delivered at the dedication of a schoolhouse in Revere, Massachusetts. He discusses man's journey in search of an ideal, and offers personal reflections and insights relating to ideal. He tells various forms of ideals in the beauty of art and literature, religion and justice as with the ancient Hebrews, and on constitutional government based on the rights of men as with the English.

The article recommends the utilization of manual or motor training for the mental development of students. It cites the advantages of the approach to children. It mentions the connection between the hand and the brain. The susceptibility of criminals to moral ideals can be developed through manual training.

The article reflects on ideals in teaching. It traces the evolution of ideals. Ideals determine and shape the teachers' manner of teaching. If teachers realize the value of ideals and recognize the process of their growth, they should place themselves under conditions that will improve their teaching standards.

The article explores the attributes of a modern school in the United States. It is argued that the most essential component of such a school is an ideal. This is composed of a physical ideal, an intellectual ideal and a moral ideal. Other important components of a modern school from the point of view of a philosopher are the methods and the devices.

The article examines the moral value of art education in the United States. Educators and parents must lead children to use their own minds, to externalize their own thoughts, harmonize thinking and doing and discover, create and recognize in the Nature the worship of God. Art education is designed to awaken an appreciation for beauty and truth towards higher ideals in conduct and workmanship.

The article states that the teacher is like an artist who paints sceneries that evokes emotions and also like an author that uses words to touch the soul and the mind. The teacher's canvas is the mind of the pupil, influencing it positively or negatively and bringing out character or repressing it. The teacher therefore must set before himself a high ideal, painting or writing high ideals in the mental playground of his pupils.

The article offers suggestions for teachers in the U.S. on how to conduct their classes on Monday mornings. Aside from teaching the rudiments of reading, writing and arithmetic, the children should be trained to have such habits of thought, feeling and choice, which focus on high ideals. A fragment from a life-story, paragraph from a newspaper, or a few lines of poetry may provide the theme for cultivating the right ideals in pupils.

Presents remarks from C. S. H. Brereton, division inspector of the London county council in Ohio, on ideals. Factors that constitute the ideal; Need for every teacher, superintendent and school board member to adopt such a philosophy.

Offers observation on the change in ideals of a person. Prevalence of the spirit of greed among the younger generation; Prevailing characteristic of the rich people; Discussion on one of the most encouraging facts in modern educational development.

The article focuses on the sixth lecture of Professor E. H. Griggs on the new social ideal. Griggs cites the deepening of the personal attitude and the growth of the religion of human brotherhood as expressions of the new ideal. He believes that higher development of the individual could bring more possibility on the union of all. He relates individual perfection as social perfection.

The article presents a speech by William Jewett Tucker, president of the Dartmouth College delivered before the Twentieth Century Club. According to Tucker, it is the American impatience that prevents students from continuing a reasonable length of time at school. He requested all to resist the American spirit of impatience, which is working to prevent the full realization of the American ideals in education.

The author reflects on the perspective of an ideal school. A good school teaches respect for the opinion of others and is tolerant in regard to many things. However, it is 100% intolerant of any history and social science teaching. In addition, a good school teaches and enacts the principles of democracy.

The article asserts that the ideals of peace still exist despite the start of World War II in 1939. The author argues that even though ideals are hindered by human failure and clouded with realities, the world must continue striving to uphold the ideals of peace amidst the inevitable breakout of war.

The article presents information on the seven-point program of the National Congress of Parents and Teacher and its ideals for children. The program was adopted as the major goal of the New York State congress at a recent session. The program sets up seven ideals for every child including: a sound mind in a strong and healthy body; a home life that is happy, unselfish, and democratic; the ability to read and write, to think, study and act; and the knowledge of skill needed to earn a good living.

The article focuses on the importance of education in the U.S. Education is the knowledge of putting one's potentials to maximum use. Its learning includes the moral values and the improvement of character and methods to increase the strength of mind. The author further stresses that education tells man how to think and how to make decision rightly for his present and future life.

The article reports on the advocation upon teachers to aid the world through indocrination of ideas and ideals by superintendent of schools Grover C. Bowman in Boston, Massachusetts.

The article discusses the philosophy of common people in their life activities. If one asks about philosophy, the academically minded students would give vague terms and phrases. The life activities of almost everyone is making solutions to problems, from this, experience and training has made them solve the problems which led to the creation of definite ideals of thought and action which constitute philosophy.

The article reports introduces three illustrated lectures from the United States National Child Welfare Association for use in meetings of schools, clubs, parent-teacher associations, churches and community organizations. The three lectures are entitled "Child Welfare-Everybody's Business," "Makers of American Ideals" and "Warfare or Welfare." The lectures are illustrated by 50 colored lantern slides.

The article discusses the educational ideals of William O. Thompson, Frank E. Spaulding and Will C. Wood. Thompson, Ohio State University president talks about the importance of providing patriotic service to education while Wood, from state department, California tackles the problems in attaining good citizenship.

The article reports on the adoption of the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in Boston, Massachusetts to the codes for teachers, pupils and schools. The code includes the purpose of the school which is to enhance each individual to the fullest possible extent the knowledge, interests, ideals and habits. The result of such purpose will be indicated by the intellectual achievement of the pupils.

The author reflects on the unreality aspect of motion pictures. Due to public demand for a happy ending, some characters in movies end up fortunate despite the difficulties they have encountered. Parasitism is idealized by an unrealistic movie. It is said that such unreality brings false ideals of life to young people.