What the Schools Teach and Might Teach

"What the Schools Teach and Might Teach" by John Franklin Bobbitt is an early 1900s exploration of Cleveland, Ohio's public schools, which argues that education must transform to meet society's evolving demands by equipping students with the critical thinking skills and robust knowledge required for engaged adult lives. The author establishes the necessity for curriculum reform by scrutinizing current teaching methods in subjects like reading, math, and history, evaluating effectiveness in preparing pupils for real-world challenges and civic participation. This book lays the foundation for Bobbitt's later suggested changes, pointing towards a more applicable, community embedded educational experience.