Hints on a System of Popular Education: Addressed to R. S. Field, Esq. Chairman of the Committee on Education in the Legislature of New Jersey; And to the Rev. A B. Dod, Professor of Mathematics in th - Hardcover

E. C. Wines

9780484254762: Hints on a System of Popular Education: Addressed to R. S. Field, Esq. Chairman of the Committee on Education in the Legislature of New Jersey; And to the Rev. A B. Dod, Professor of Mathematics in th

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ISBN 10: 0484254766 ISBN 13: 9780484254762

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A principled look at building a nation through education that reaches every child .

This classic work argues that universal, practical schooling is essential for a free state and outlines a framework for public instruction grounded in moral and religious education.

In clear, approachable language, the author surveys how educated citizens strengthen laws, families, and communities. The text examines what a robust system of common schools should teach, the role of religious instruction, and how to elevate teaching to a respected profession. It also surveys the influence of education on character, happiness, and the durability of civil institutions, offering a thoughtful plan for reform that has inspired readers for generations.

The case for making education a public duty and a practical path to national prosperity
A step-by-step view of what students should learn in early schooling, including moral and religious foundations
The importance of well-trained teachers and teacher education as the lifeblood of any system
How public discussion and press support can sustain meaningful educational reform

Ideal for readers interested in the history of education reform, public policy, and the social impact of schooling.
This edition speaks to students of ethics, civics, and history, as well as anyone curious about how education shapes a nation’s future.

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