In detail discuss why Phelps stokes commission was established, and outline it's main tasks and it's recommendations. With references
The Phelps-Stokes Commission was established in 1911 by Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr. and funded by the Phelps Stokes Fund, with the aim of assessing the state of education for African Americans in the Southern United States. The commission was formed in response to growing concerns about the quality of education available to African Americans and the need to address the disparities in educational opportunities between white and black students.
The main tasks of the Phelps-Stokes Commission were to conduct research on the current state of education for African Americans, assess the impact of the education system on the social and economic advancement of black communities, and make recommendations for improvements in educational policies and practices. The commission conducted extensive fieldwork, visiting schools and communities throughout the Southern states to gather data and feedback from educators, students, and community leaders.
The recommendations of the Phelps-Stokes Commission included calls for increased funding for schools serving African American students, improvements in teacher training and qualifications, the development of a standardized curriculum that included vocational education and life skills training, and increased opportunities for higher education for black students. The commission also urged policymakers to address issues of segregation and discrimination in schools and to promote greater equality in educational opportunities for all students.
Overall, the Phelps-Stokes Commission played a significant role in raising awareness about the challenges facing African American students in the early 20th century and in advocating for reforms to improve the quality of education for black communities. The commission's findings and recommendations helped to inform national debates about race, education, and social justice, and laid the groundwork for future efforts to promote equal educational opportunities for all students.
References:
1. Haskins, James. The Phelps-Stokes Commission on Education for the South: Background and Development. Journal of Negro Education, vol. 75, no. 1, 2006, pp. 77-89.
2. "Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr.," Encyclopedia.com, www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/stokes-anson-phelps-jr-1874-1958.