Is Jefferson a Founding Father of Democratic Education? A Response to "Jefferson and the Ideology of Democratic Schooling"

Authors

Johann Neem, Western Washington UniversityFollow

Abstract

This response argues that it is reasonable to consider Thomas Jefferson a proponent of democratic education. It suggests that Jefferson's education proposals sought to ensure the wide distribution of knowledge and that Jefferson's legacy remains important to us today.

Response to Article

James Carpenter, Thomas Jefferson and the Ideology of Democratic Schooling

Recommended Citation

Neem, J. (2013). Is Jefferson a Founding Father of Democratic Education? A Response to "Jefferson and the Ideology of Democratic Schooling". Democracy and Education, 21 (2), Article 8.
Available at: https://democracyeducationjournal.org/home/vol21/iss2/8