N.Z.E.I. AND LOWER-PAID TEACHERS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 275, 14 August 1920, Page 7

N.Z.E.I. AND LOWER-PAID TEACHERS

(To the Editor.)

Sir,—l have read Mr. Parkinson's reply to my letter regarding junior teachers and ■ returned teachers. I wat not aware that tho deduction is no longer made; i,or am I aware that the institute is directly responsible for its discontinuance." Presumably the injustice hasbceu .remedied comparatively recently. Therefore, would t'be secretary state when it. was removed and the putt the institute played in the matter ? Naturally one cannot be aware of all that the institute does, but I nm quite prepared.to giyo credit where it is due, aiKt when the secretary shows that it has been earned my appreciation cmi be taken for granted. With regard to soldier teachers, there aro very many who would he greatly interested in an .account of the institute's exertions on their behalf, and it is to bo boped that the secretary will not hr-si-tato to giro an outline of the aid and encouragement given to them. Possibly, Mr. Parkinson will take this opportunity of enlightening your readers more definitely on these two matters. Greater puh'.licity in matters of this kind will enable the general public to realise why the profession fails to attract young men, and nod .the institute displayed greater. ai> tivity in urging reforms in the lower grades' of the service I don't suppose I would be trespassing on your valuable space to-day. Thank you, Sic—l am, etc., N. A. FODE.N.

Hawera, August 5, 1920. FAIr. 11. A. Parkinson, secretary of the Educational Institute, on being asked if ie desired io reply to (.he points raised by Kr. J'oden, said: "1 am not able to accurately apportion the credit, or discredit, of the respective agencies in connection with (Sucli educalional improvements as have been made in recent, years. I can only assure.. Jlr. Fodeu that I he. N.Z.E.I. has consistently done it? lies! for the lower-paid ranks of the service. Perhaps Mr. Foden will be the more willing to accept this assurance when ho reads' the last column of .Mr. l-'i>rs.vlli"s i figures published in your columns on Saturday laat. 1 do not I'liink any aaiount of explanation, or any degree.nl I emphasis In exertion, could be more con- \ rlriing- than, that]