Memorial Of The Quarter-Centennial Celebration Of The Establishment Of Normal Schools In America (1866)

Memorial Of The Quarter-Centennial Celebration Of The Establishment Of Normal Schools In America is a historical book written by Samuel Joseph May, which was published in 1866. The book is a record of the celebration that took place in Lexington, Massachusetts in 1865, marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of normal schools in America. The book provides a comprehensive account of the speeches, lectures, and discussions that took place during the celebration. It also includes a brief history of the establishment of normal schools in America, starting with the founding of the first normal school in Lexington in 1839. The author highlights the importance of normal schools in the development of education in America, and their role in training teachers to improve the quality of education in the country. He also discusses the challenges faced by normal schools, such as the lack of funding, support, and recognition from the government and society. Overall, Memorial Of The Quarter-Centennial Celebration Of The Establishment Of Normal Schools In America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of education in America, and the role played by normal schools in shaping the education system of the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.