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School Choices: Thoughts Upon the Mode of Education Proper in a Republic
Written in 1786 by famous Philadelphia physician, Benjamin Rush, this article outlines some of the goals of education in the time of the new republic.
New York University
Reading 101: Education Overview
Although there is no title to this resource, it looks at the history of education. Discusses why schools were established, what they had to do with capitalism and the effects of education on individuals.
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University of Vermont: A Brief Overview of Progressive Education
An overview of progressive education. A discussion of the beliefs that education should create cultural uniformity and the arguments against such a practice. Includes links to relevant sites and topics.
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame: Compulsory Education
This student paper provides a brief historical look at early compulsory attendance laws in various states. The article is short.
University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame: Impact of Business and Industry on Education
This student paper offers a short overview of the impact of the 1900s factories on the educational system.