Education Bill reshapes church influence and schooling
The analysis argues the 1876 Education Act furthers Church Establishment interests while curbing state control over schools. It notes denominational gains, risks to school boards, and calls critics anti state churchmen. The piece frames the Act as a strategic victory for the Church amid broader disputes with Dissenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pell
Lord Salisbury
Miall
House of Commons
Prince Bismarck
Hood
Record
Church Defence Institution
Lee
Lord Sandon
Education Bill in the House of Lords debated second reading
The Education Bill faced a second reading on Tuesday with a long debate. Duke of Ricamont praised the measure while Earl Granville urged caution about late-session timing and discussed compulsory schooling, day industrial schools, and changes in grants to aid poorer districts.
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Duke of
Ricamont
Gornon
Her Majesty’s
Incotland
Boards of Guardians
Education Department
Scotland
Earl Granville
House of Commons
Agricultural Employment Commissioners
Shaftesbury
London School Board
John M‘gregor
The
Times
Home Secretary