The first American Schools emphasized basic reading skills, memorization, especially of math facts, and Latin and Greek for older students. The goal of such education was to teach children how to learn. Instead of grading children, early American Schools taught each child at his or her own pace. Students of all ages and grades were together with older and more advanced students helping the younger and less experienced. Sounds a lot like homeschooling, does it not? Even before that, In Ancient Athens, education consisted of literature, and memorization of math and history. Classical Education, which many homeschoolers use today, comes … Continue reading →