The New Education

Scott Nearing, known for his advocacy of self-sufficiency, also played a significant role in education reform during the Progressive era. He criticized public schools for not adapting to societal changes and traveled the U.S. to document progressive educational practices that focused on child-centered learning. His insights on school restructuring and curriculum development in "The New Education" remain pertinent in the twenty-first century, highlighting the ongoing relevance of his ideas in the context of contemporary educational challenges.