The School and Society Being three lectures

"The School and Society" by John Dewey is a collection of lectures about education and its link to societal advancement. It highlights the role of schools in fostering individual development and collective societal growth. Dewey champions an educational model that includes hands-on training and useful skills, positioning the school as an essential part of community life. Dewey sets the stage to show the tie between education and society. He claims that older educational styles mostly look at individual success but not the bigger world. Dewey shows that schools need to change to match what society needs, pushing for classes that involve real-world activities and manual training to make learning better for students. This change is key to making good citizens who help their communities. Dewey sees education as a team effort that builds community, not just a way to gather facts.