Ever wondered, "Who created school?" It's not as simple as pointing to one person! The concept evolved over centuries. While formal education existed in ancient civilizations, the modern school system owes a debt to Horace Mann. Often called the "father of American education," Mann championed universal, free, and non-sectarian public schools in the mid-19th century.
However, before Mann, various forms of schooling existed. In Europe, monastic and cathedral schools played vital roles. Figures like Johann Amos Comenius, in the 17th century, advocated for universal education with age-appropriate learning. So, while Mann is pivotal in shaping the *modern* school as we know it, education's roots are deep and diverse, a collective effort spanning millennia and cultures. It wasn't one person, but a long line of thinkers and reformers who brought us the institution we now call school.
