Horace Mann

In what year did Horace Mann become the head of the newly created Board of Education in Massachusetts?

Who is credited with being instrumental in the creation of America's public education system?

Which country's educational model did Horace Mann and a few other educators lobby to have adopted in the United States?

Where did Horace Mann travel to investigate a successful educational style?

What title is Horace Mann often referred to as?

Approximately what proportion of the American population consists of public school students in grades K through 12?

During a typical weekday, what proportion of the population is sitting in a public school building?

What does the American system of public schools represent, in addition to education?

What role did school play in shaping our lives?

What memories do we have of school according to the text?

Horace Mann became the head of the newly created Board of Education in Massachusetts in 1837.
He is credited with being instrumental in the creation of America's public education system.
Mann and a few other educators lobbied to have the Prussian educational model adopted in the United States.
He traveled to Prussia to investigate a successful educational style.

He is often referred to as the "Father of American Public Education".
Approximately 25% of the American population consists of public school students in grades K through 12.
During a typical weekday, about 10% of the population is sitting in a public school building.

The American system of public schools represents not only education but also socialization, community, and civic responsibility.
School plays a significant role in shaping our lives and creating lasting memories.
We often have fond memories of school, such as friendships, teachers, and experiences.