Horace MannElected official
B. 1796 D. 1859 Testimony: In their Own WordsBe ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity. |
Actions
- Elected to Congress and served on the Massachusetts Board of Education
- Encouraged the creation of public schools that are free for all Americans, non-religious, and paid for by taxpayer dollars.
- Developed a system of "normal schools" that train professional teachers
- Hosted conventions for teachers to train them in modern teaching methods
- Traveled to Prussia in Europe to see how they set up their schools, and brought back many of their ideas to America.
- Is considered to be the Father of Public schools in this country
- Encouraged the creation of public schools that are free for all Americans, non-religious, and paid for by taxpayer dollars.
- Developed a system of "normal schools" that train professional teachers
- Hosted conventions for teachers to train them in modern teaching methods
- Traveled to Prussia in Europe to see how they set up their schools, and brought back many of their ideas to America.
- Is considered to be the Father of Public schools in this country
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