The Genealogy Blog Party: School Days
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It’s September, and going back to school is on the minds of parents, teachers, and children alike.
In addition, many of us are thinking about our genealogy education goals and making plans to attend upcoming webinars (like the “Webtember” series at Family Tree Webinars ), conferences, and institutes.
Early Education in America
Education was important to many of our ancestors, but not necessarily in the way we might think.
Early American public schools did not focus on “reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic,” but instead taught about religion and the virtues of family and community. Girls were often taught to read, but not to write. And attendance at school wasn’t mandatory in the United States until 1918.1The American Board, “11 Facts About the History of Education in America,” American Board Blog.
So this month, let’s talk about getting “schooled!”
Suggested Topics
Suggested topics for this month include (but are not limited to):
- Stories of ancestor schools and education
- Report cards
- Yearbooks
- Textbooks
- Your own school/education experience
- Genealogy research mistakes you’ve made and how you fixed them
- Genealogy webinars or education opportunities that helped you solve a problem
- Your genealogy education and/or goals for the future
- Share a family history “teachable moment”
(Posts that are considered political or potentially offensive will be removed from the linkup.)
No school stories to write about? Feel free to share family history-related posts about September holidays and events.
You are welcome to share up to 3 blogs or social posts. This linkup closes at midnight PT on 30 September 2022.
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Footnotes
- 1The American Board, “11 Facts About the History of Education in America,” American Board Blog.
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