This is the 15th volume of a bound periodical, "American Journal of Education." It was established to enter into a range of education-related discussion and investigation. Among the topics covered by articles in this issue are: the American Doctrine of Public Instruction; naval education in the United States; competitive examination for admission to national schools; naval and navigation schools in England; English grammar; liberal education; National Bureau of Educational Statistics; and object teaching. [This volume was published by Henry Barnard. It represents n13 of the "New Series."]