Rhode Island established its public school system in 1842, following the passage of a law that mandated the creation of free public schools. This initiative aimed to provide education for all children in the state, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of public education during that period. The establishment of public schools was part of a broader movement across the United States to promote education as a civic responsibility.
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maintain public road systems, to elect president, issue liscenses, conduct elections, establish local governments, ratify amendments to the Constitution, take measures for public health and safety
maintain public road systems, to elect president, issue liscenses, conduct elections, establish local governments, ratify amendments to the Constitution, take measures for public health and safety
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.
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