19th century education reform

The 19th-century education reform was a movement to improve and expand education for more people. Key efforts included establishing public schools accessible to all children, standardizing curricula, and promoting training for teachers. Reforms aimed to reduce disparities, increase literacy, and prepare individuals for industrial society. Influential figures like Horace Mann advocated for free, compulsory schooling, emphasizing the importance of education in fostering democracy and social progress. Overall, it marked a shift from limited, elite education to a broader system aimed at societal growth and individual opportunity.