The Origins of America’s Education System: A Journey Through Time
Amidst the post-Civil War era, the question of who holds the responsibility to educate Americans became a pivotal issue. The creation of the first Department of Education was meant to aid in the reunification of a fragmented nation. However, its swift dissolution just a year later set the stage for the evolving landscape of education governance in the United States.
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Expert Insights
The narrative of America’s educational system is enriched by insights from experts in the field:
- Michael Steudeman, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences at Penn State University
- Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of History of Education at the University of Pennsylvania
- Christopher Span, Dean and Distinguished Professor of the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University
For those interested in exploring this topic further, bonus episodes and ad-free content are available through Throughline+ on Apple Podcasts.
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