A Broader Mission for Liberal Education Baccalaureate Address, Delivered in Agricultural College Chapel, Sunday June 9, 1901

** "A Broader Mission for Liberal Education" by John H. Worst is a speech from 1901 that makes the case for a wider understanding of what liberal education should accomplish. The author argues that schools should get students ready for all types of jobs, like farming and skilled trades, not just the typical office jobs. Worst's idea is that education should be helpful in real life, teaching students knowledge and abilities they can actually use. He believes it's important to respect all kinds of work and that everyone should contribute to making society better. The book encourages teachers and parents to focus on giving students practical skills alongside book learning, creating a system where brainpower and hard work go hand in hand. **