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“It is the office of the school environment to balance the various elements in the social environment, and to see to it that each individual gets an opportunity to escape from the limitations of the social group in which he was born, and to come into living contact with a broader environment.”

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Book:Democracy And Education
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Democracy And Education

This seminal work delves into the intersection of democracy and education, examining how democratic principles can influence and be influenced by educational institutions and curricula. The author critically analyzes the historical and contemporary aspects of democratic education, offering insights into the development of democratic societies through education. more

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John Dewey
John Dewey

John Dewey was an American philosopher and educator, born on October 20, 1859, and died on June 1, 1952. He was a leading figure in the philosophy of pragmatism and had a profound impact on 20th-century education, philosophy, and the social sciences. more

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