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...sampling of reaction from local high school principals indicated a general approval of the recent report, "The American High School Today," by James B. Conant, President-emeritus...
...Conant's report, based on visits to 55 schools in the nation, called for more distribution and better choice of courses, recommended a stiffer academic pace in schools, and defined the ideal size of a "comprehensive school" as one with 500 to 600 students...
...representation of local educators' opinion of Conant's criticisms and proposals was expressed by Francis T. McCabe, Headmaster of Rindge Technical High School in Cambridge, who said yesterday that he was sure most educators would praise the report. "It aims quite clearly at school boards and parents," stated McCabe. "Only they might find fault...
...described the "comprehensive" school as one which educates "all the youth living in a town, city, or district," whether they seek job training or college preparation. Conant said that the 21,000 high schools in the country should be pared down to 9000, by eliminating small schools. He added "A high school must have a graduating class of at least 100 to function adequately...
Among the educator's recommendations was to deemphasize class rank as an important factor in college admission, so that bright students would not elect easy courses for high grades. For "highly-gifted" students, Conant suggested special work, a tutor, and college-level work as seniors. He recommended a tuition-free summer school operated by all school boards for ambitious students as well as deficient pupils...