Prussian education reform

Prussian education reform, initiated in the early 19th century, standardized schooling in Prussia (Germany) to create a disciplined, efficient, and centrally controlled system. It established compulsory education, a structured curriculum, and professional training for teachers. This reform aimed to promote national unity, military readiness, and social discipline, influencing modern education systems worldwide by emphasizing standardized testing, hierarchical organization, and state oversight of schools. It marked a shift from private or church-led education to a publicly managed system focused on producing civic and military readiness.