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North Carolina Education From Early Schools to Public System
A historical overview outlining North Carolina's shift from church led common schools and private academies to a centralized state public school system. It traces 18th and 19th century efforts, key milestones like 1838 district elections, 1850 school committees, 1882 county superintendents, and the rise of common schools fueled by the literary fund.
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Orth
Carolina
Fie
Suter
Giay
Acadia
Foxtt
Literary Fund
Rutherford County
North Carolina
New England
Rutherfordton
Mountain Banner
Te Brittain Presbyterian Church
Pri- Village
John I
McEntire
Trus
Ward of Directors
Westminster School For Boys
Round Hill
Aycock