John Deweys Laboratory School

Focusing on the historical significance of an innovative educational experiment, this volume offers the first comprehensive institutional history of the Laboratory School, founded by John Dewey and William R. Harper in 1894. It explores the school's impact on progressive education and its enduring legacy, while also detailing its rise and subsequent decline due to various challenges. Utilizing new archival materials, the narrative situates the Laboratory School within both its historical context and contemporary educational discussions.