Among Country Schools

By Olly Jasper Kern

Book Overview

Among Country Schools is a book written by Olly J. Kern that offers a glimpse into the rural education system in America during the early 20th century. The author, who himself was a rural schoolteacher, shares his experiences and observations of the challenges faced by teachers and students in one-room schoolhouses across the country. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the rural education system. Kern discusses the daily routines of teachers and students, the curriculum and teaching methods used in these schools, and the difficulties faced by teachers in managing classrooms with students of different ages and abilities. He also explores the role of the community in these schools, including the involvement of parents and the impact of local politics on education.Throughout the book, Kern emphasizes the importance of rural education in shaping the lives of young people and the future of rural communities. He argues that despite the challenges faced by teachers and students in these schools, they were able to create a strong sense of community and provide a quality education to students who might not have had access to it otherwise.Overall, Among Country Schools offers a fascinating look into a bygone era of American education, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by rural educators and students.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163292095
• ISBN13: 9781163292099
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"