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PAGE THREE , whole problem. He points out that the problem of the exceptional child is by no means merely the problem of the "defective," or the "subnormal," or the "abnormal" child. Often it is a case of misdirected ability on the part of a gifted mind; or the problem of child-growth and development as affecting criminal tendencies. Sometimes it 13 vocational failure, due to improper vocational education; or it may be a problem arising from racial differences, together with the diffi culties of social adjustment in a nation which has grown through immi g ration. Real progress, particularly in distinguishing between the various types of exceptional children, is reported by Dr. Groszmann. He considers the great lesson of the year to be the need for intelligent, united effort on the part of educators, medical men, social workers, charity organizations, welfare societies, juvenile courts and other agencies that have been active in the endeavor to remedy early neglect of exceptional conditions. His point is that each of these separate agencies is doing commendable work, but that they must now join forces. Dr. Groszmann asks compulsory education for all children, "exceptional" as well as others. He contends that it Is a mistake to exempt the exceptional child from the compulsory law. He declares: "The very children who need special attention and who may become burdens and dangers to so ciety are dependand for their education, special training, and custody upon the good will of their parents, who are often enough disinclined to follow the right course. We need legislation which wouia establish the right of the commonwealth to direct the education and training of every child, and which would secure to the state and municipality an authority which can not be superseded by parental prejudice. We also need legislation which would establish such a board as can regulate and determine the disposition which is to be made of every child according to his need and th Educating "Exceptional" Children I good of the community." , "It is often the exceptionally bright child, even the genius, whom we find f on the wrong side," says Dr. MaxiI mllian P. E. Groszman, discussing the education of exceptional children, in the annual report of th" United States CommlBsiojKx of Education, just is- ' sued, 'ThVBtupld and weak-minded criminal is not as dangerous as the clever and intellectual criminal." Dr. Groszmann urges that public attention be directed to all types of exceptional children, not merely feebleminded and degenerate', who, no matter how undesirable a factor they may be in society, are by no means the ALBERT BROWN ILL. Albert Brown, elevator operator at the court house is confined to hit home with sickness. Mr. Brown u recently taken ill while on duty. m in

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