Pinckney School,
Lawrence, Kansas,
Januarg 31, 1944.

' Rotary Club, »
Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Friends:

fhe teachers of Pinckney School are much concerned
over the plight of the public schools for the present time
and for the postewar period. We feel that it is the
responsibility of every individual to see that children
are not neglected, "Growing cannot wait.” We must keep
and improve teaching standards and we cannot do this unless
qualified teachers can be retained in the profession. We
deplore the necessit# of employing so many uncertified
provisional teachers ell over the state as well as the fact
Lawrence is losing so many well trained teachers because of
low salaries.

Something must be done immediately, The teachers
cannot do it alone, the parents cannot do it alone, the
legislature has not done it. Will you do all in your power
to bring about some action that will enable us to preserve
and elevate the quality of education offered the children
of this community?

Very sincerely yours,

The teachers of Pinckney School
Watel Vita thoy

Committee
Copies sent to:
Chamber of Commerce Co-operative Club
Rotary Club Pinckney P. Ts A.
Kiwanis Club City Po Te Ae
Board of Education American Legion
Wr. Dean League of Women Voters

American Association of University Women
Educational Council of Lawrence Teachers