All the Children of All the People

<p><i>All the Children of All the People</i> by William Hawley Smith offers a fascinating look at the burgeoning public education system in the early 20th century United States. Originally published in 1912 this book presents a detailed study of the efforts to provide education to all members of society regardless of background or ability. Smith examines the philosophical underpinnings of mass education exploring the challenges and triumphs of educating a diverse population. </p><p>Smith's work is a valuable historical document offering insight into the social and intellectual context of the progressive education movement. It raises important questions about the goals and methods of education that are still relevant today. This book will appeal to educators historians and anyone interested in the evolution of public education in America.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>