My school is attended by near three hundred scholars. Joseph Lancaster attendhundredscholar Change image and share on social
The institution of a public library, containing books on education, would be well adapted for the information of teachers, many of whom are not able to purchase expensive publications on those subjects. Joseph Lancaster adaptbookeducation share on social
THE rich possess ample means to realize any theory they may chuse to adopt in the education of their children, regardless of the cost; but it is not so with him whose Subsistence is derived from industry. Joseph Lancaster adoptamplechild share on social
I am persuaded, that if any attempt is made to improve the education of the poor, and such an unmanly spirit should guide the resolution of a society or committee for that purpose, it would render the design abortive. Joseph Lancaster abortiveattemptcommittee share on social
May this plain statement of facts prevail on the friends of the rising generation to interpose for their welfare; that the education of children may no longer be to parent and master a lottery, in which the prizes bear no proportion to the enormous number of blanks. Joseph Lancaster bearblankchild share on social
This system of encouragement proves serviceable as a preventive of punishment, the attainment of the tickets being a reward, the forfeiture of them the reverse; and, as such, boys seem often more affected by their loss than by coercion. Joseph Lancaster affectattainmentboy share on social
All are agreed, that the increase of learning and good morals are great blessings to society. Joseph Lancaster agreeblessinggood Change image and share on social
I was induced to establish several orders of merit, from conviction that emulation, well directed, becomes a useful servant; and, that the latent genius of some youth is more easily brought into action this way, than by the more sordid gratification of self-interest. Joseph Lancaster actionbringconviction share on social
Indeed, I am sometimes inclined to doubt whether some men consider youth as rational and intelligent beings, with minds capable of expansion, and talents formed for usefulness. Joseph Lancaster beingcapabledoubt Change image and share on social
The complaint of bad pay, and difficulty in obtaining it, is almost generally reiterated through every department of education. Joseph Lancaster badcomplaintdepartment Change image and share on social