New PIS era Phoenix Indian School



the indian school band building built in 1931


carl h. skinner succeeded john brown superintendent of phoenix indian school in 1931. had doctorate in education , no experience in indian service. under skinner , assistance of new indian bureau chief john collier, facility modernized; old guard faded away; , waste eliminated. 2 of first changes had of largest impact. military discipline no more; students did not have wear uniforms, , band no longer marched students dining hall. reservation day schools built, lower grades @ pis discontinued. brought enrollment down 950 in 1928 425 in 1936. here on out phoenix indian school served grades 7-12.


the 1930s pis curriculum emphasized vocational education, such masonry; carpentry; , painting. however, prevailing great depression reduced urban employment native americans. agricultural program expanded students wished return reservation.







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