How did Horace Mann contribute to the reform in education?
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Responses
His development of books with raised letters aided in the education of the blind.
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.
His pressure on the state legislature provided money to fund new schools and increase teachers' pay.
To determine how Horace Mann contributed to the reform in education, we can consider the options provided and analyze them one by one.
1) His development of books with raised letters aided in the education of the blind.
While books with raised letters were indeed developed to aid the education of the blind, this contribution is not directly attributed to Horace Mann. The creation of books with raised letters is generally attributed to Louis Braille, who developed the Braille system. Therefore, this option is not correct.
2) His educational philosophy led to a new approach to educating the deaf.
Horace Mann did not specifically focus on the education of the deaf. While he did contribute to the overall reform in education, his efforts were not directly related to a new approach to educating the deaf. Therefore, this option is also not correct.
3) His radical call for classroom equality gave African Americans a chance to get an education.
Horace Mann did advocate for educational equality and reform, but his efforts were primarily focused on improving the education system as a whole. While his work indirectly contributed to the advancement of educational opportunities for marginalized groups, it would not be accurate to say that his radical call for classroom equality specifically gave African Americans a chance to get an education. Therefore, this option is not correct.
4) His pressure on the state legislature provided money to fund new schools and increase teachers' pay.
This option accurately describes one of the major contributions of Horace Mann to education reform. Mann, as the Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Education, campaigned for increased funding for education and advocated for legislation that would allocate money to fund new schools and raise teachers' salaries. This effort greatly improved the educational system in Massachusetts and set an example for other states to follow. Therefore, this option is correct.
In conclusion, the correct answer is:
- His pressure on the state legislature provided money to fund new schools and increase teachers' pay.