A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Jan Amos Comenius)

[Editor’s Note: This is the 14th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] Jan Amos Comenius was a Protestant bishop who lived from 1592-1670 and who reformed the educational system at the time. He came … Continue reading “A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Jan Amos Comenius)”


The History of Writing and Reading – Wrap-up

For the past 28 posts, we have discussed the rise of writing – and therefore reading – around the world, looking at the major developments and forces that shaped the written languages we use today. We hope that you have enjoyed the series, and we are very interested in hearing your thoughts about the information … Continue reading “The History of Writing and Reading – Wrap-up”