A detailed historical look at Ontario’s public schools in 1871, with what changed and how it was funded.
This book presents the annual and general reports from the Ontario Department of Education for the year 1871, issued in 1873. It offers a clear view of school finances, capacity, and student activity as Ontario’s public school system expanded under a new School Act. Readers will find financial tables, counts of pupils, and notes on school buildings, teacher salaries, and compulsory education efforts. The text explains key policy shifts, including new subject programs and the emphasis on practical, nationally relevant education.
What you’ll experience
- A snapshot of school revenue: legislative grants, local assessments, and other funds.
- Population and attendance figures for public, high, and model schools.
- Insights into the new curriculum and how schools balanced core skills with practical subjects.
- Lists of inspectors, teachers, and the administration surrounding Ontario’s schools in 1871.
- Financial overview and how funds were raised and spent
- Pupil demographics, attendance, and age ranges
- Policy notes on compulsory education and school programming
Ideal for readers of educational history, policy researchers, and anyone curious about 19th-century public schooling in Ontario.