Industrial and Trades Schools: Addresses by the Commissioner of Education (1908)

Industrial and Trades Schools: Addresses by the Commissioner of Education (1908) is a book published by the New York State Education Department. The book is a collection of speeches and addresses given by the Commissioner of Education at the time, Andrew S. Draper, on the topic of industrial and trades schools. The speeches were delivered between 1904 and 1908 and were aimed at promoting the establishment of such schools in New York State. The book provides a historical perspective on the development of vocational education in the early 20th century and offers insights into the challenges faced by educators and policymakers at the time. The speeches cover a range of topics, including the need for vocational education, the benefits of industrial and trades schools, and the role of the state in supporting such institutions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of vocational education and the development of industrial and trades schools in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.