During the first half of the century, the lack of teachers was greatly alleviated by the establishment of 3-year courses for training village schoolmasters.
Tuleb märkida, et õpetajate puudumist leevendasid ka sajandi esimesel poolel rajatud enamasti 3-aastase õppeajaga õpetajate seminarid, mis valmistasid ette külakoolmeistreid.