Author Question: How did the reports by the Committee of Ten and the Commission on the Reorganization of Secondary ... (Read 33 times)

audie · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

How did the reports by the Committee of Ten and the Commission on the Reorganization of Secondary Education influence education in America?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are the characteristics of the common school? How did it differ from the academy?

What will be an ideal response?

joechoochoy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 31, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Both reports addressed the goals and curriculum of secondary schools, which served to expand educational opportunity. Answers could include details on both of these areas. Many school districts were influenced by these reports and made adjustments in their secondary programs consistent with the reports' recommendations.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: The academy was a private secondary school, whereas the common school was a public elementary school. The common school focused on reading, writing, spelling, and arithmetic and had a very practical orientation. Its purpose was to integrate children from various backgrounds into the broad American community and to be a social equalizer that would allow citizens to climb the educational ladder.