Take Ten
From 16:1 - Education, Teaching, & Learning by Chelsea Adams, Katie Day
March 19, 2026 · 43 min · Season 3 · Episode 147
About this episode
This episode explores the origins of the American secondary system and the impact of the 1892 Committee of Ten report on education.
Explores the origins of the American secondary system, from post-Civil War chaos to the influential 1892 Committee of Ten report. Learn how standardization emerged, what goals shaped early high school systems, and whether those intentions still serve students today.
People in this episode
Hosts: Chelsea Adams, Katie Day
Topics covered
- American secondary system
- standardization
- high school history
- education reform
- post-Civil War education
Keywords
- American secondary system
- Committee of Ten
- education history
- standardization
- high school
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Committee of Ten
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