Horace Mann: His Ideas And Ideals

By Joy Elmer Morgan

Book Overview

Horace Mann: His Ideas and Ideals is a biography of Horace Mann written by Joy Elmer Morgan. Mann was a prominent American educator and politician who is often referred to as the ""father of American public education."" The book explores Mann's life, his ideas about education, and his contributions to the development of the American education system.The book begins with a brief overview of Mann's childhood and early education. It then delves into his career as a lawyer, his involvement in politics, and his appointment as the first secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education. The author discusses Mann's efforts to improve the quality of education in Massachusetts and his advocacy for free public education for all children.The book also explores Mann's ideas about education, including his belief in the importance of moral and intellectual education and his opposition to corporal punishment. The author discusses Mann's influence on the development of teacher training programs and his advocacy for the use of textbooks in the classroom.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed accounts of Mann's speeches, writings, and actions, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of his ideas and ideals. The book also includes a selection of Mann's writings, including his famous ""Seventh Annual Report"" to the Massachusetts Board of Education.Overall, Horace Mann: His Ideas and Ideals is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most influential educators. It provides valuable insights into Mann's life and his contributions to the development of the American education system.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: 143255526X
• ISBN13: 9781432555269
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"