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PURPOSE.

The rapid development of educational science and practice has made
it necessary that ample provision be made for the professional training
of those who expect to teach or to administer school affairs. It is the
main purpose of the Department of Education to provide opportunity for
such professional training. Since education is of great importance as an
agency of Democracy and as an aspect of civilization, the Department also
aims to provide courses of cultural value for citizens generally. In addition

to affording opportunities for study and training, the Department,
as a part of the State University, offers its services to school authorities
throughout Virginia, with a desire to coöperate in the solution of practical
educational problems and in the furtherance of public education.