Brigham Young University. Laboratory School
Dates
- Existence: 1955 - 1968
Administrative History
The Laboratory School (1955-1968) was established as a service unit in the College of Education to prepare students in the college to teach as well as improve educational programs.
The Laboratory School was established under the College of Education and existed within the college until its operation was discontinued in 1968. During its years of operation, the directors/coordinators of the Laboratory School were as follows: Percy E. Burrup, Asahel D. Woodruff, Avard A. Rigby, Edwin A. Read, and Lowell D. Thomson.
The Laboratory School was the administering body for the Elementary Laboratory School and the Secondary Laboratory School, which consisted of a junior high school and Brigham Young High School. The dean of the College of Education was the chief administrator followed by the director or coordinator of the Laboratory School.
The Laboratory School created an environment for high-level instruction for observations and experiments in the Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools while performing research in child development, learning, social processes, and educational programs in a university setting. Athletic and social programs were also provided for students attending the Secondary Laboratory School to allow them to progress in character.
Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project, via WWW, viewed May 30, 2013 (The Laboratory School (1955-1968), established as a service unit in the College of Education to prepare students in the college to teach as well as improve educational programs, established under the College of Education and existed within the college until its operation was discontinued, Percy E. Burrup, Asahel D. Woodruff, Avard A. Rigby, Edwin A. Read, and Lowell D. Thomson, administering body for the Elementary Laboratory School and the Secondary Laboratory School which consisted of a junior high school and Brigham Young High School, the dean of the College of Education was the chief administrator followed by the director or coordinator of the Laboratory School, created an environment for high-level instruction for observations and experiments in the Elementary and Secondary Laboratory Schools while performing research in child development, learning, social processes, and educational programs in a university setting, athletic and social programs were also provided for students attending the Secondary Laboratory School to allow them to progress in character)Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Laboratory School elementary school records, 1901-1968
Contains information on finances (budgets, monthly reports, and expenditures), a history of the school, enrollment rosters, Training School graduation programs, and student newspapers. Dates range from 1901-1968.
Laboratory School newspapers, 1940-1968
Contains copies of the Brigham Young High School newspapers The Y'ld Cat, Brigadier, The Banter, Latter-day Sun, and others. Dates range from 1940-1968.
Laboratory School publications, 1930-1968
Contains chronologically arranged copies of student newspapers, newsletters, and literary magazines; handbooks, manuals, and information booklets; daily and special bulletins; miscellaneous bulletins and other announcements, correspondence, and emergency evacuation routes. Dates range from 1930-1968.
Laboratory School records
Includes correspondence, policy statements, brochures, attendance records, building plans, enrollment statistics, Immigration and Naturalization Services information, examinations, surveys, financial records, histories, and miscellaneous materials. Also includes information concerning BY High School and the Elementary Training School. Dates range from 1896-1969.