Health Work in the Public Schools

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ayres, Leonard Porter, 1879-1946

Contributor:

Ayres, May, 1888-1953

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Health Work in the Public Schools" by Leonard Porter Ayres and May Ayres is a comprehensive report produced as part of the Cleveland Education Survey, written in the early 20th century. This scientific publication examines the intricacies of health initiatives within the public school system, focusing on how medical inspection and health programs aim to enhance the well-being and educational success of children in Cleveland's schools. The book illustrates the critical connection between health and education, arguing that effective health work is essential to the overall functioning and progress of education. The content of "Health Work in the Public Schools" details the systems and structures employed in Cleveland to promote child health, which include the integration of medical examinations, school nurses, and specialized clinics for vision and dental care. It outlines the historical context and significant advancements made since the initiative's inception, emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing physical defects that hinder educational performance. Through a systematic approach to health inspection and preventive measures, the book presents how education and health can work hand in hand, ultimately advocating for a model that can be replicated in other educational systems across the country. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading team at http://www.pgdp.net.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-11-02