Procrustes : $b or, The future of English education

"Procrustes: or, The Future of English Education" by M. Alderton Pink is a thought-provoking critique of England's education system in the late 1920s. The book serves as an analysis of educational problems, suggesting ways forward through changes in the curriculum of the time. Pink focuses on the conflict between classical studies and the practical realities of modern life, claiming there needs to be education that fits different students' talents and job interests. Pink discusses the problems that schools face, questioning if every kid should follow the same path. Pink compares standardized education to a "Procrustean Bed," which fails students that do not fit traditional learning styles. The author argues for vocational training that will meet students' needs and the connection between education and preparing students to enter the workforce. He pushes for schools to transform to meet the requirements of the changing world, arguing that we must recognize individual potential while considering the social and moral role of education.