Explore the history and impact of the factory model of education in this article. From its origins in Prussia to its widespread use in the U.S. and England, we discuss the benefits and downsides of this standardized system, and look at alternative approaches to engage students’ creativity and critical thinking.
Delve into the early history of education in America, from colonial schooling systems to the developments of the early 1800s. This article traces the foundational milestones that shaped early American education, including the influence of one-room schoolhouses and the Founding Fathers’ visions for public learning.
Episode 3 of the State of Education Podcast delves into the history and formation of teacher’s unions in America. Learn how labor movements within education shaped the rights and working conditions of public school teachers, and the impact these unions have had on the modern education system.
Explore the origins of the American education system in Episode 2 of the State of Education Podcast. We dive into the educational philosophies of the Founding Fathers and the influence of the Prussian style of education, also known as the Factory Model, which laid the groundwork for modern schooling in America.
Discover how education shaped the foundations of America in our latest State of Education Podcast episode. We dive deep into the history of colonial American schools, from one-room schoolhouses to the influences of the Founding Fathers, and explore the evolution of early education systems that paved the way for today’s learning environment.