Harrison. education editor of the Record of Hackensack. N.J.. describes these schools in two articles of a series he has written on migratory labor. The articles. "Summer Schools for Migrants Sow Seeds of Better Learning." and "Little Girl With Shiny Shoes Dances in a Somber World." appeared in the Record of August 17 and August 18. respectively. Mr. Harrison has commented on the desire of migrants to obtain an education: Once the migrant workers children are exposed to education. they react eagerly to it. Both children and parents are appreciative of the educational opportunities offered by the State. The large enrollment in the summer schools is indicative of this desire to learn. Mr. Harrison writes: Although summer attendance is elective. and despite many causes which may prevent a childs getting on the bus. 70 percent of the migrant workers children aged 5 to 12 are registered. As Senator from New Jersey and as chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Migratory Labor. I am proud of the action New Jersey has taken. Even in as progressive a State as New Jersey. however. State officials point out that adequate provision for the educational needs of migrant children cannot be achieved by State action alone. I look forward to Federal assistance for programs of education for migrant children. Because Mr. Harrisons articles clearly indicate the great need for education among these children and the progress that can be made in providing this education.
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