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A passionate advocate for education, Horace Mann served as secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Education for 20 years and almost single-handedly revolutionized public schooling in America. Join Kate and Chelsea as they explore Mann's achievements and legacy (as well as his unexpected distaste for phonics).
Sources:
Wikipedia - Horace Mann
Britannica - Horace Mann
Wikipedia - Normal School
By Chelsea Adams, Katie Day4.3
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A passionate advocate for education, Horace Mann served as secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Education for 20 years and almost single-handedly revolutionized public schooling in America. Join Kate and Chelsea as they explore Mann's achievements and legacy (as well as his unexpected distaste for phonics).
Sources:
Wikipedia - Horace Mann
Britannica - Horace Mann
Wikipedia - Normal School

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