The Common Education System in Perspective

Dewey's ideas on education would benefit society significantly. Having students explore historical interpretations and scientific methods creates room for students to think critically. Horace Mann’s vision is to have students read and test their understanding. When students think critically it teaches them how to act before doing, form opinions, and explore other ideas. It also validates their interpretations, creating confidence and willingness to continue academically. I also believe this will work because when students learn different models of employment, they have a better understanding of what their future will look like. Connecting content to student's experiences is critical in a place of learning. With this, students interested in education tend to have better behavioral habits. If Horace Mann wants crime rates to decrease, then the symptomatic standards must go. Overall, this will work because when students are individually recognized through their diverse backgrounds and interests, generations create a society that is nurturing. 

Understanding the debates of the public school system in the 1820 through the 1850s is important because people spend most of their time being educated. The way children are educated directs how society interacts and evolves. It is the space where children learn a sense of power and independence. Horace Mann's framework limits possibilities for the youth because he does not cultivate students. The Common School system is the standard systematic place where students do not feel connected, valued, and seen. The focus is not only on English learners but also on learners from different origins and Mann’s system fails both. John Dewye's framework is to be designed around different social groups and their experiences they bring in. Comparing all the sources I used for this research I realize that the two secondary sources stand strong on a “one size fits all” framework. In comparison, the primary source emphasizes the importance of having empathy for all U.S. citizens.