Simcoe's Plan for Public Education

Simcoe’s Plan for Public Education aimed to create a structured, accessible school system in Upper Canada (now Ontario) during the early 19th century. It proposed establishing a network of elementary schools supported by local taxes, ensuring all children could learn basic literacy and numeracy. The plan emphasized training qualified teachers, standardizing curricula, and providing education as a public service rather than private or religious institutions alone. Its goal was to promote widespread literacy and civic participation, laying the foundation for a more organized and equitable educational system in the region.