Past And Present Of Our Common School Education Reply To President B. A. Hinsdale, With A Brief Sketch Of The History Of Elementary Education In America (1877)

""Past And Present Of Our Common School Education: Reply To President B. A. Hinsdale, With A Brief Sketch Of The History Of Elementary Education In America"" is a book written by Andrew Jackson Rickoff in 1877. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of common school education in America during the late 19th century. The author responds to the arguments made by President B. A. Hinsdale regarding the role of education in society and the effectiveness of common schools.Rickoff's book also includes a brief history of elementary education in America, tracing its development from the colonial period to the present day. He discusses the challenges faced by educators in the past and present, including issues related to funding, curriculum development, and teacher training. The author also offers recommendations for improving the quality of education in America, emphasizing the importance of investing in teacher education and creating a more equitable system of funding for schools.Overall, ""Past And Present Of Our Common School Education"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and current state of American education. It provides a detailed analysis of the challenges facing educators and offers practical solutions for improving the quality of education in America.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.