Throughout the years the topic of an American public education has been a very controversial subject. Since the time of the early Massachusetts Bay Colony, many have been divided on the role, if any, the government should play in educating America's children. There has also been debate on the type of education American children, and teachers should have. Although, there has been tremendous progress in creating an "ideal public education", there is still an ever-evolving need for change in America's public educational system. This paper strives to focus on this matter. First, it will look at the history of American education, beginning with colonial America to the present day. It will also examine America's philosophy of education over the years. And lastly, it shall give insight on my personal views of an ideal educational system.
The New World was grouped in three geographic categories, consisting of the southern, middle and New England colonies. Since the southern......
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