Horace mann
What was Horace mann known as?
The father of the common school movement
The Boston School Committee proposes the idea of free schools for all children in Massachusetts, though it meets resistance,in what time period?
1817
The common school movement began in what state?
Massachusetts
Common schools were _________ Meaning it was open to all children
Free
How did Horace Mann change the world during his era?
By giving all children an equal education.
Mann is elected as representative to the Massachusetts General Court from Dedham in what time period?
1827
The common school movement was meant to serve children in what groups?
Social classes
Reformers believed education would create good workers and responsible ______.
Citizens
True or false
horace Mann is credited for inventing public schools?
TRUE
In what time period was horace mann Elected to US House of Representatives?
1848
Schools in this movement were primarily funded by what source?
Local property tax
This idea stressed that education could reduce poverty and crime?
Social reform
what college did Horace Mann become president for?
Antioch College.
what time period was Horace mann Appointed Secretary of Massachusetts Board of Education
1837
By the mid-1800s what region of the US had a widespread of common schools?
New England
Horace mann wanted teachers trained in ______ schools?
Normal
In what state did Horace Mann become secretary of the board of education?
Massachusetts
what year did Horace mann die?
1859
Common schools were a way to 'Americanize' what groups?
Immigrants
What phrase described the idea that education benefits the whole community and not just individuals.
Common goods