The Common School System Of The State Of New York (1851)

By Samuel Sidwell Randall

Book Overview

The Common School System Of The State Of New York is a historical book written by Samuel S. Randall in 1851. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the educational system in the state of New York during the mid-19th century. It covers the history of the system, its organization, and the curriculum that was taught in the common schools.The author begins by discussing the origins of the common school system in New York and the various reforms that were implemented over time to improve it. He then goes on to describe the structure of the system, including the role of the state superintendent, the county superintendents, and the local school districts.The book also provides detailed information about the curriculum that was taught in the common schools. This includes subjects such as reading, writing, arithmetic, geography, history, and grammar. The author discusses the methods used to teach these subjects, as well as the textbooks that were used at the time.Overall, The Common School System Of The State Of New York is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in the United States. It provides an in-depth look at one of the earliest and most influential educational systems in the country, and sheds light on the challenges and successes of early public education.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: 1163951536
• ISBN13: 9781163951538
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"