TEACHERS' TROUBLES.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 29, 24 June 1914, Page 5

TEACHERS' TROUBLES.

smaller classes and more pa¥ wanted: and other reforms. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. In view of the promise made by the Minister of Education to introduce a riew Education Bill early in the Parliamentary session upw about to open? a deputation, arranged for by the Auckland Educational Institute, waited on the Auckland meniberß of Parliament this afternoon on the eve of their departure for Wellington, . • ,«f | Mr, T, W. Wellßj who' spoke on behalf of the teachers, urged that a Council of Education should be set up, as recommended by the Education Commission. He also said that teachers would like to see the number of boards reduced, as it was very difficult for a teacher from, one Board to secure employment in another. Four or Ave boards should be sufficient. The extension of school committee areas, and the introduction of a Dominion system of promotion or grading, were suggested. An improved staffing was asked for, also the reduc- [ tion of the number of scholars taught by each teacher. The claims of teachers for an increase in salaries were alss advanced by Mr. Wells. ' -h A WOODVILLE DEPUTATION.

as Woodvillc, Last Night. A deputation of Woodvillo and district teachers waited on Mr, Escott, M.P., this afternoon, to air certain grievances, namely, salaries, removal expenses, promotions, and staffing. The principal speakers stressed the point with regard to salaries paid to teachers, and showed, that Government servants in other departments of the service were better treated, though they were under considerably less mental strain. Mr. Escott said he would do all in his power to assist them. He advised more vigorous action through their Institutes. He hoped that at their next meeting he would be able to congratulate them oil having their wrongs righted.