Horace Mann - Biography.

Horace Mann - Biography. American educational reformer Birth May 4, 1796 Death August 2, 1859 Place of Birth Franklin, Massachusetts Principal Massachusetts Residence Known for Advocating reforms in the United States educational system Career 1823-1837 Practiced law in Massachusetts 1827-1833 Served as a representative in the Massachusetts state legislature 1833-1837 Served as Massachusetts state senator, during which time he signed into law the bill that created the first state board of education in the United States 1837-1848 Served as secretary to the Massachusetts board of education 1837-1848 Published influential annual reports on education 1838 Founded and edited the Common School Journal 1839 Established the first school for teacher education in the United States 1843 Visited Europe and observed educational methods and conditions 1848-1853 Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives 1853-1859 Served as president of Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio (now part of Antioch University) Quote 'Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.' 1859, in a commencement address at Antioch College. Did You Know Though he had little formal schooling, Mann entered Brown University as a sophomore after studying with a tutor. Mann is known as the father of American public education. A statue of Horace Mann stands at the entrance to the Massachusetts State House in Boston. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.