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Show 380 381 every corner of the country; the Italian-American, GermanAmerican, and Scandinavian-American Socreties, organized to promote educational and social international relations; the Inter- collegiate Peace .'\.~St>Ci}‘illCit], with branches in forty-seven col- lcg -‘; and the Cosmopolitan Club. composed of twenty chapters in as many colleges. formed for the purpose of bringing closer together men from different countries to learn the customs, view- points and characteristics of other nationalities, to remove national prejudice, anti to L"l;tl)li.~l] international friendships. \Vith all these forces the Aineri‘an School l‘eace League aims to acquaint the educational public of America. in order that the teachers may be influenced to emph; tZC the broad humani- tarian principles of right and ii ce which transcend all national boundaries. The teaching of history, geography, science and literature lends itself :idniiralilv to this, end. llistot'y should be made it» show the (‘Ollllllt'il achievements of the different nations. Becoming acquainted with this eta-operative process. leading to world unity. the ptipil can realize more, fully the meaningr of the history and administration of his own country. The teaching of civil government might well be supplemented by instruction in international government. The pupil can learn through geog- raphy that the resources of all countries are needed to supply our wants-in fact. that every active man, wherever he may he, makes some contributiem to the well-being of the world at large. The teacher of science can explain how scientific truths are the results of the composite achievements of the scientists of all lands; and literature can be drawn upon to teach the essentials of peace. justice and brotherhood. The organization of the American School i‘eacc League is national in its scope, with a plan it? active representation in each state of the Union. lt is hoped that every teacher in the country will subscribe to the purposes of the League by becoming a monk bcr. Much of the work will be done by committees, five of which haye been organized up to the present time. The ("annuittec r-n :\ltetinr:s and Discussion aims to induce educational associations throughout the country to place the subject of internationalism r-n their ircgrams, It also seeks to stimulate literary and dehating societies, in colleges and schools, to study the subject. The eo‘nn‘ tee recommends to educational associations the establishment of international committees, or departments, for the purpose of making a detailed study of the relation of the international movement to school instruction. The Committee on Publication intends to build up a body of literature dealing with the interrelation between peoples and nations alongr political, industrial and social lines. To this end the committee purposes to issue, directly or indirectly, a series of publications for the young that may be used in the geography, history, science and literature classes: it also intends to make a collection of the present songs which illustrate the peace sentiment and to stimulate the writing of new ones. The Press Committee, which comprises some of the leading educational editors of the country, is prepared to acquaint teachers with the work of the Leanne through the columns of the educational magazines. The Committee on Teaching History will study the textbooks with reference to the space devoted respectively to war and to peace. lt hopes to develop among teachers a sentiment which shall lay emphasis on the arts of peace, and on the industrial and social conditions of the people. rather than on campaigns, battles and other military details. It further aims to arrange, if possible, courses in history to be given at summer schools and teachers' institutes, with special attention to the growth of international friendship The international Committee intends to make a constructive study of international cooperation in activities which particularly affect educational worlz. Recognizing that in this age of inter- nationalism. progress is largely dependent on the inspiration and help which come from the mingling of peoples of different origin and varyingr national ideals, this committee believes that no more effective means of l.:ringing nations into mutual accord can be devised than to weave their educational ideals into one harmonious whole for the common good. Many teachers are already instructing their pupils in the principles for which the American School Peace League stands; for through the formal approval of leading educational associations, peace teaching: has received a strong impetus. Following the address of the President of the. National Educational Association in 1907, entitled "\Vhat Can the School D0 to Aid the Peace Movement 7' this body passed resolutions of |
