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Thomas Edison had three months of formal education.

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Did Thomas Edison get kicked out of school because he asked too many questions?

There is no evidence to suggest that Thomas Edison was kicked out of school for asking too many questions. He was actually homeschooled by his mother and attended school briefly before being withdrawn due to his mother's dissatisfaction with the school's teaching methods. Edison was known for his curiosity and thirst for knowledge.


How many years did Thomas Edison spend in school?

Thomas Edison spent less than a year in formal schooling and was primarily homeschooled by his mother after that. He left school at the age of 12 due to his difficulty with traditional education methods.


What was Thomas Edison's education like?

Edison began school in Port Huron, Michigan when he was seven. His teacher, the Reverend G. B. Engle considered Thomas to be a dull student. Thomas especially did not like math. And he asked too many questions. The story goes that the teacher whipped students who asked questions. After three months of school, the teacher called Thomas, "addled," which means confused or mixed up. Thomas stormed home.The next day, Nancy Edison brought Thomas back to school to talk with Reverend Engle. The teacher told his mother that Thomas couldn't learn. Nancy also became angry at the teacher's strict ways. She took Thomas out of school and decided to home-school him. It appears he briefly attended two more schools. However, his school attendance was not very good. So nearly all his childhood learning took place at home.


How many years is grammar school?

Grammar school typically covers a span of six to eight years, starting from around age five or six and finishing around age 11 or 12.


How many years did Henry Ford go to school for?

Henry Ford attended school until the age of 16, when he left to work on the family farm. He did not attend college.