The Common School Movement

Why start “common school?” What is “the common man” and his place in school? Who did the government support? What was Jackson’s plan for change?

Mann’s concerns Benefit all citizens Free primary/elementary education Buildings Good moral values Lesson Quality Good Teachers Community Discipline

Benefits and Cost Accepts all children Help bridge social gaps Educate the community Power to local and state governments

Buildings and Values Take surveys Community involvement Building improvements Publicized costs Social harmony Anti-catholic bias

Lessons and Teachers Work force Technical schools Militarized teachings Feminized Teachings Good role models Teacher preparation

Community and Discipline Material wellbeing for all Worker productivity Helped “problem” children No harsh treatment Respect vs. fear Students teachers responsibility

Works Sited http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/ 1871/Common-School-Movement.html http://www.america.gov/st/educ- english/2008/April/20080423212501eaifas0.8 516133.html Teachers, Schools, and Society textbook