University of Virginia Library

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.