What arguments did supporters of the public school movement make to support their cause?

Question

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Answer 1

Go to google and type this in. there is a great answer in ya hoo answers

Answer 2

Yahoo answers is not a reliable source.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Mann

http://www.pbs.org/kcet/publicschool/roots_in_history/choice.html

Answer 3

In America, some time between its earliest periods (such as when Harvard University was established in 1636) up until the early 20th century, there were great inconsistencies in American education. The overwhelming number of schools were operated by private tutors, churches, groups of private citizens, etc. Many of these schools were "fly-by night{" affairs that lasted anywhere from a few years to maybe a few generations. Just in Kentucky alone, where I live, were boarding and "polishing" schools for women, short-lived "colleges" and even an obscure military academy located in Northern Kentucky (Western Military Institute). Needless to say, these places passed to the wayside many, many years ago. It's hardly likely that such places, which were scattered throughout the U.S., really provived top-notch education. As time passed, citizens concerned about the education of their children, approached public officials and proposed starting up public schools that could be operated and funded through taxes and private donations. The end result was a more consistent standard of quality for education.