The General Education Board: An Account Of Its Activities, 1902-1914 (1915)

By General Education Board

Book Overview

""The General Education Board: An Account of Its Activities, 1902-1914"" is a historical record of the work and accomplishments of the General Education Board, a philanthropic organization founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1902. The book, published in 1915, provides an in-depth look at the Board's efforts to improve education in the United States during the early 20th century. It includes detailed descriptions of the Board's initiatives, including funding for rural schools, support for teacher training programs, and efforts to improve public health and sanitation in schools. The book also discusses the Board's relationships with other educational organizations and government agencies, and provides insight into the philanthropic philosophy of John D. Rockefeller and his family. Overall, ""The General Education Board"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in America and the role of philanthropy in shaping public policy.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: 1164069292
• ISBN13: 9781164069294
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"