Other Services

In addition to its publications and conven-
tions the Association renders to its members and
the profession the services indicated below.

Public. Relations—The Association interprets
education to the public through radio broad-
casts, press releases, personal contacts with news-
paper editors, correspondents, and magazine
writers. It also maintains friendly relations with
numerous national organizations. The Associa-
tion broadcasts on national hookups three radio
programs each week during the school year.

Monday C.B.S. 2:30-3:00 P.M.
EsS7.

Wednesday N.B.C. Red Network
6:00-6:15 P.M. E.S.T.

Saturday N.B.C. Red Network
11:00-11:15 A.M. E.S.T.

Research—The Association collects and dis-
tributes scientific information needed for de-
veloping and improving educational practices
in such fields as school finance, salary schedules,
tenure regulations, retirement systems, academic
freedom, sabbatical leave, group insurance, cur-
ricula reconstruction, and modern plans of
school administration.

Legislation—The Association is sponsoring the
Harrison-Black-Fletcher Bill which calls for an
annual appropriation by the federal government
of $300,000,000 for public schools. It also
furnishes local and state legislative committees
with expert information and advice in many
fields of school legislation.

Teacher Welfare—The Association spends
much time, thought, and money in promoting
the economic, social, and professional welfare of
teachers. It works for higher salaries, for effec-
tive tenure regulations, and for adequate retire-
ment allowances.

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