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Socrates
An ancient Greek philosopher who is known for the Socratic method, a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue. -
Horace Mann
Often referred to as the ''Father of the American public school system, '' he advocated for universal public education. -
Henry Adams
An American historian and educator who emphasized the importance of education in shaping society. -
Brooker t. Washington
An African American educator and author who promoted vocational education for African Americans. -
W.E.B Du Bosi
A civil rights activist and educator who emphasized the importance of higher education for African Americans. -
Maria Montessori
An Italian physician and educator known for the Montessori methods, which emphasizes child-led learning. -
Lev vygotsky
A Russian psychologist known for his theories on social development and the importance of social interaction in learning. -
Jean piaget
A Swiss psychologist whose work on cognitive development in children has greatly influenced education. -
Gandhi
An Indian leader who advocated for education as a means of social change and personal development. -
B.F. skinner
An American psychologist who developed behaviorism and introduced concepts like reinforcement in education. -
Freire paulo
A Brazilian educator and philosopher who advocated for critical pedagogy and education as a practice of freedom. -
John Dewey
An American philosopher and educator who promoted progressive education and experiential learning -
Ruth Simmons
The first African American president of an ivy league university, she has been an advocate for higher education access. -
Nelson Mandela
A south African anti-apartheid revolutionary who believed in the power of education to change the world. -
Malala yousafzai
A Pakistani activist for girls education and the youngest Nobel prize laureate.