Dorchester MA Forms First School Funded By Local Taxes
Discover the origins of public education in America in this fascinating history episode exploring the first colonial school funded by local taxes. On May 20, 1639, the Puritan settlers of Dorchester, Massachusetts voted to tax themselves to support an elementary school—later named the Mather School after influential minister Richard Mather—marking a pivotal moment in early American education. While Boston Latin School is often cited as the first public school, this video explains why the Mather School holds the distinction of being the first tax-supported school in British North America, setting a powerful precedent for publicly funded education. Perfect for history lovers, colonial America enthusiasts, and educators, this story also connects to themes explored in Colonial American History Stories – 1215–1664, available at mossyfeetbooks.com.
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Colonial American History Stories - 1215 - 1664
https://mossyfeetbooks.com/2021/10/16/colonial-american-history-stories-1215-1664/
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