WORLD VIEW: Industrialists wanted workers who could read and write. They need engineers, scientists, and skilled technicians. Other people believed that state-sponsored schools would produce patriotic citizens. Military leaders wanted educated soldiers. Ordinary people thought that an education would improve their children’s chances for a better life.
PICTURE: Superior Schoolhouse opened its doors to many school children during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and during that time, underwent many changes. The 1891 class photo of children with a female teacher. It was taken southwest of Superior School 14391 Superior Road, with the school in background. Note that second floor has not yet been added to the building. Row 1, second from left is Roy William Phare; Row 2, 5th from left is Lorena Preyer (in polka dot print dress).
WORLD VIEW: After 1870 governments in the United States passed laws requiring education for all children. Individual states administered schools and levied taxes to support them. Also many school systems grew to include kindergarten for young children and universities for advanced study. New subjects, particularly in the sciences, were offered. Vocational and technical training were also introduced. In general, children of the lower classes attended school only for as long as the law required. They then went to work to help support their families. Middle-class children often went on to high school and often attended college.
PICTURE: Photo shows fifteen "Cleveland Heights Staff" in 1908. The staff are standing in front of a brick building and are primarily women. They work for the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District.
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