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REGULATIONS
FOR THE GOVERNMENT
OF THE
SCHOOLS
IN THE TOWN OF DEERFIELD,
REPORTED APRIL 7, 1817;
ACCEPTED MAY 5,
AND
PUBLISHED BY VOTE
OF THE TOWN
PRINTED BY JOHN WILSON,
DEERFIELD, MASS.
1817.
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There is currently no available "Beginner" label. The following is the default level label: Massachusetts led the nation in the formation of free local schools. Prior to 1789, towns operated their schools and supervised their instruction in a system that was very loosely organized. In 1789, the commonwealth established a district system. The new districts remained tightly connected to town government. But in 1817, the state decided to allow districts to become self-governing. But Deerfield, like many towns, decided to keep its schools closely tied to the town. It formed a school committee to evaluate and regulate the school system. The rules mandated that the town minister - the leader of the town-supported church - closely supervise the schools along with leading members of town meeting.
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"Regulations For the Government of the Schools in the Town of Deerfield"
printer John Wilson |
author Ephraim Williams (1797-1870) |
author Reverend Samuel Willard (1776-1859) |
author Elihu Hoyt (1771-1833) |
date Apr 7, 1817 |
location Deerfield, Massachusetts |
height 6.5" |
width 4.0" |
process/materials printed paper, ink |
item type Books/Booklet |
accession # #L02.068 |
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