GARY SCHOOL SYSTEM

a method of instruction in the schools which takes its name from the city of Gary, Ill., in which it was first originated. The fundamental principle is the provision for a study, work and play school, all within the same building, and so adjusted that the entire capacity of the school rooms, workshops, playgrounds, etc. are occupied in succe ion by several cla es. In general, there are no fixed courses or text books, each child being allowed to choose such studies of work as he prefers. Schools are not divided into elementary and high schools but are all in the same building and using the same rooms, shops and apparatus. The system spread rapidly and has been adopted in some form in most of the largest cities of the country.