so immigrants could learn about democracy
Until 1840s education was available only to wealthy people. Reformers who wanted all children to gain the benefits of education opposed this. Reformers argued and free public education at the elementary level was available for all children.
Special schools. some reformers took steps to improve education for people with disabilities.
Reformers set up a system of free public elementary schools. The Catholic Church was in charge of education previously.
During the 19th century, local and state governments built systems of tax-supported public schools. The reformers who created the most advanced and centralized systems at the time were Whigs: Horace Mann, Henry Barnard, Calvin Stowe and others.
so immigrants could learn about democracy
Kamehameha III established Hawaii's first public education system on October 15, 1840
1853
public schools were the most effective way to create a responsible citizenry. education would prevent crime problems in urban areas.
they demanded taxes support the school systems
Public schools in the Philippines were established during the American colonial period, particularly through the efforts of Thomasites—American teachers who were sent to the Philippines to help establish a public education system. These teachers played a significant role in shaping the Philippine education system and promoting a modern system of education in the country.
1796
Funding to establish the first public schools in North Carolina was granted in 1825. The first of these opened in 1840 in Rockingham County.