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By the mid-1800s, most states had accepted three basic principles of public education: that school should be free and supported by taxes, that teachers should be trained and that children should be required to attend school. By 1850, many states in the North and West used Mann’s ideas.

How did Horace Mann influence the education system in America?

Horace Mann (1796-1859)

He spearheaded the Common School Movement, ensuring that every child could receive a basic education funded by local taxes. His influence soon spread beyond Massachusetts as more states took up the idea of universal schooling.

How did American education change in the late 1800s?

Education underwent many changes in the late 1800s, including the widespread adoption of the German kindergarten model, the establishment of trade schools and the organization of citywide boards of education to standardize schooling. The late 1800s also saw substantial growth in schools for African-American children.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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