The American Institute of Instruction was formed in 1830. The original purpose was to secure a

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of Common Schools. Due to the work of

Samuel Read Hall Samuel Read Hall (October 27, 1795 – June 24, 1877) was an American educator. Life He was born in Croydon, New Hampshire, the son of a clergyman. When he was three years old, his family moved to Guildhall, Vermont. Samuel was home-schoo ...

, George B. Emerson and E. A. Andrews, legislation was passed leading to both the appointment of

Horace Mann Horace Mann (May 4, 1796August 2, 1859) was an American educational reformer, slavery abolitionist and Whig politician known for his commitment to promoting public education. In 1848, after public service as Secretary of the Massachusetts St ...

as Secretary of the State Board of Education, and the Acts of 1837, providing for a Superintendent of Public Education.Torrey, George Nelson
Reverend Samuel Read Hall - An early Yankee Educator
. The Melrose Mirror. Accessed August 23, 2007.

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