PEDIATRICS Vol. 26 No. 4 October 1960, pp. 689-692
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A PEDIATRIC VIEW OF GENERAL EDUCATION

Julius B. Richmond M.D.1

1 Department of Pediatrics, State University of New York, Upstate Medical Center

Pediatricians, because of their interest ". . . in all aspects of the work for the welfare of children,"° have reason to be concerned with the current controversy concerning education in general. Although it is evident that there is no simple solution, it is important that as a professional group concerned with child development, we keep informed on the problems facing us in education in order that we may lend support to constructive efforts as these develop. It is in this spirit that this communication is offered.

While the launching of Sputnik I by the Russians set off public anxiety concerning education in this country, it is well to note that educators and thoughtful citizens generally were concerned about the quality of our educational programs for a considerably longer period of time.1,2