Horace Mann: The Educator

By A.E. Winship

Book Overview

Horace Mann: The Educator is a biographical book written by Albert E. Winship that tells the story of Horace Mann, a prominent American educator and politician who is often referred to as the ""father of American public education."" The book explores Mann's life, from his early years as a struggling student to his rise as a leading figure in the education reform movement of the mid-19th century. The book covers Mann's work as a lawyer, politician, and educator, including his tenure as Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education, where he implemented major reforms to the state's public school system. It also delves into Mann's personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships with other prominent figures of the time.Throughout the book, Winship provides insight into Mann's philosophy of education, which emphasized the importance of providing equal access to education for all children, regardless of their social or economic background. He also examines Mann's views on topics such as teacher training, curriculum development, and the role of education in shaping society.Horace Mann: The Educator is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most influential figures in American education history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States.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: 1162959045
• ISBN13: 9781162959047
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"