Question

How did Horace Mann contribute to the reform in education?(1 point)
His pressure on the state legislature provided money to fund new schools and increase teachers'
pay.
His educational philosophy led to a new approach to educating the deaf.
His radical call for classroom equality gave African Americans a chance to get an education.

Answer 1

Horace Mann contributed to the reform in education primarily through his pressure on the state legislature, which helped provide funding for new schools and increase teachers' pay. He advocated for publicly funded education and worked to establish a system of non-sectarian public schools, making education more accessible to children from all socioeconomic backgrounds.