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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.