When Washington was president he stated that education was needed in order to help the people immigrating into the United States so they could learn how a democratic society works and can take part in the process and feel part of the social order. Immigrants often feel confused and isolated within a society and education opens doors so people can become active members of the society.
The Puritans organized public education in the state of Massachusetts.
The father of Texas public education is Mirabeau Lamar, he was the 2nd president of Texas.
public education was offered on a very limited basis and often not required
Many nativists did not trust Catholic immigrants. The Know-Nothing Party tried to keep Catholics and immigrants out of public office.
The most important influence that Horace Mann had on public education was that education was for everyone, not just those who could afford it. Another influence was to elevate the position of teacher to a profession with a livable wage.
as a path to advancement
so immigrants could learn about democracy
so immigrants could learn about democracy
Public Schools took in a huge growth spurt during the late 19th century. MAny children who had never received any form of formal education began attending Public Schools. Also, many immigrants began attending public schools. Public Schools took in a huge growth spurt during the late 19th century. MAny children who had never received any form of formal education began attending Public Schools. Also, many immigrants began attending public schools.
Education can be public. Education can also be private.
Public Schools took in a huge growth spurt during the late 19th century. MAny children who had never received any form of formal education began attending Public Schools. Also, many immigrants began attending public schools. Public Schools took in a huge growth spurt during the late 19th century. MAny children who had never received any form of formal education began attending Public Schools. Also, many immigrants began attending public schools.
Blacks and white were kept in seperate schools.
Public schools are most helpful for assimilating recent immigrants into America.
He compares public education in his time to education in the 19th century
inventer of public education
Some immigrants bring skills, energy, ambition, creativity, all things that add to any country-and usually generate wealth. An expanded population usually means increased economic activity. but it also means some increased burdens on the state, such as the cost of public education, public health care, public housing. Some immigrants are just average folks who work for a paycheck and some immigrants are bums who want to milk the "system".
Secretariat of Public Education was created in 1921.