sifting of materials. These were found in abundance, but widely scattered; not generally to be had in cyclopædias or compilations, but in journals, both general and educational, often in broken sets; in monographs and addresses; in reports and manuals; in histories; and in the proceedings of educational bodies and learned academies, and in the annual statements of special institutions. Barnard's "American Journal of Education" (1855'80), and the "Official Reports of the United States Bureau of Education" (1868–87), have been the sources of the most, and most valuable, information for the periods they cover. In addition to the frequent mention of them throughout the volume, the author's formal acknowledgment of their services is here gratefully given. Care has been taken to verify facts, where it has been possible, by reference to first and official records. But, as has already been suggested, much has had to be taken at second-hand. Of any errors of statement, either statistical or other, the correction will be gratefully received and cheerfully used. The bibliography following each chapter is meant to cover, not so much the accepted and standard literature, which may be found in any general catalogue, as in a limited way to call attention to some of the best recent literature, whether of books, pamphlets, or magazine articles. Never was the general press more given to an allsided discussion of educational interests than now; and the professionally inclined teacher finds it necessary to be acquainted with its contents. As suggesting lines of collateral and special reading, these brief reference-lists are given a place. BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, April, 1889. R. G. BOONE. CHAP. INTRODUCTION Contents CONTENTS. Fattises of Ex, Поло датам PART I. THE COLONIAL PERIOD. A. THE EARLIEST AMERICAN SCHOOLS. 1. New York and the Dutch West India Company. 1. The Massachusetts Law of 1647. 2. The Connecticut Code of 1650. 3. Other New England Schools and Teachers. 4. New York prior to the Revolution. 5. Pennsylvania prior to the Revolution. 6. New Jer- 1. Academies. 2. Colleges. VII. CENTRALIZING TENDENCIES (continued).-School Supervision 94 XI. RECENT COLLEGES (continued) 5. Elective Courses and Studies. 6. Graduate XIV. EDUCATION OF UNFORTUNATES AND CRIMINAL CLASSES 1. Deaf-Mute Education. 2. Education of the Blind. 3. Education of the Feeble-Minded. 4. Reforma- tories. 5. Indian Education. 6. Education in XV. SUPPLEMENTARY INSTITUTIONS 1. Private Schools. 2. Denominational Schools. 3. Even- XVII. THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION 1. The Bureau of Education. 2. The Smithsonian Insti- 1. Primary Schools. 2. The Kindergarten. 3. The 1. The Ante-war Period. 2. The Period of Reorganization. A. The Freedmen's Aid Society. B. Government Agency. c. Denominational Agencies. D. The Peabody Fund. E. The Slater Fund. F. Public- 3. General Conditions. 1. Ladies' Seminaries. 2. Colleges for Women. 3. Co- education of the Sexes in College. 4. Examinations |