Past and Present of Our Common School Education: Reply to President B. A. Hinsdale, with a Brief Sketch of the History of Elementary Education in America (1877)

""Past and Present of Our Common School Education"" is a book written by Andrew Jackson Rickoff in 1877. The book is a response to President B. A. Hinsdale's views on elementary education in America. Rickoff provides a brief history of elementary education in America, starting from the colonial period to the present day. He discusses the challenges faced by the education system, such as the lack of funding, inadequate teacher training, and the need for a standardized curriculum. Rickoff also explores the role of common schools in promoting social and moral values among students. He argues that education should not only focus on academic skills but also on character development. The book is a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the history of education in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.