Horace Mann and the Common School Revival in the United States

Often referred to as “the father of American public education,” Horace Mann crusaded to make universal public education available across the state of Massachusetts. Mann’s efforts won great approval, and other states quickly adopted his model. Author B. A. Hinsdale draws from Mann’s diaries and personal letters, painting a compelling portrait of Horace Mann, his educational views, and the world in which he lived and worked.