jan 1, 1796 - Horace Mann (H)
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Horace Mann: 1796-1854, First great advocate for public school education, believed it should be free, universal nonsectarian, democratic in method, and reliant on well trained teachers. Secretary of the first state board of education.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Horace-Mann
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