Horace Mann, Narrated by Nicholas Ferroni
Nicholas Ferroni is a nationally recognized high school history and cultural studies teacher best known for his work as an advocate for students, education policy, teacher pay, and host of the award-winning series, "Historically Correct." Ferroni profiles Horace Mann, the reformer known as the father of America's public schools, who championed free, universal education as democracy's great equalizer.
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Notes
Unless otherwise noted, all images used in this video are in the public domain.
Antioch Class of 1860. James Galloway Antioch College photograph album, William L. Clements Library, The University of Michigan.



Thank you, Mr. Ferroni. I have listened to this four times already and as a child of the US public schools, I found it very inspiring.
I am retired now, but still active and it takes a lot to inspire me but wow, grand slam!! Cardinals win!
What a great 250! Thank you, Mr. Ferroni, for presenting it.