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Title
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EWP 4-5 Hurley Olga Employment Problem in 1956 01
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Description
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Olga H. Hurley's letter to Superintendent O. L. Emerick of Loudoun County Schools in 1956 sheds light on the educational challenges faced by teachers at the time. Hurley details her interactions with her supervisor, Mrs. Shulke, who criticized her teaching methods and imposed rigid requirements on her classroom instruction. Hurley expresses frustration at what she perceives as unreasonable demands and feels her professionalism and authority as a teacher have been undermined. She defends her teaching practices and the progress of her students, highlighting her dedication to providing a quality education. The letter reflects the power dynamics within the educational system and the difficulties teachers faced in navigating supervisory relationships. Overall, it offers valuable insights into the complexities of teaching in mid-20th century American schools.
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Employment Card
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Tag
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Olga Hurley, letter, education, challenges, teachers, supervision, professionalism, authority, classroom, dynamicsSee all items with this value
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White teacher, Employment CardSee all items with this value
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Place
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Virginia
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Identifier
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1020950
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Is Version Of
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1020950_EWP_Hurley_Olga_Employment_Problem_in_1956_01.pdf
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Is Part Of
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Preservation Records
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Date Created
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8/2/23
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Format
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PDF Document
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Publisher
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Digitized by Edwin Washington Project
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Rights
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Loudoun County Public Schools
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Language
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English