Case Assignment

Foundations of Education

Write a 3-page response paper describing the key influencers of both the Common School Movement and the Progressive Education Movement. Discuss how the key influencers made decisions and implemented initiatives that impact education today. What specific philosophies, decisions, policies, or laws from the past helped shape education in todays world? Be specific. You may organize your paper by timeline or by an influencer. You must use APA format and include a reference list at the end of your paper. The following influencers should be included:

    Horace Mann
    Benjamin Rush
    John Dewey
    Edward Thorndike