Curated OER
The Oblate Sisters of Providence and Early African American Education in Baltimore
Eighth graders examine the educational system for free African-Americans in Baltimore in the early 19th century. For this American History lesson, 8th graders read a handout and answer focus questions. Students analyze...
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: Mary Lyon
Virtual exhibition profiling Mary Lyon, a school teacher who in 1837 founded Mount Holyoke Female Seminary to enable women to have an education equal to that of men. Well organized with colorful imagery.
Other
Museum of Afro American History: The Abiel Smith School, 1835 1855
A slide presentation which explores the origins and history of the first school building built to educate African American children in Boston.
University of Notre Dame
History of American Education: Horace Mann: "The Father of American Education"
This brief student-written article focuses on some of Horace Mann's contributions to American education during the 19th century.
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Chesapeake College: 19th Century Education
Information about education in 19th century America, and the movement to develop a public education system. Has quite a few links to other sites and to some primary resources. Some of the links no longer work, but might be located by...