Prior to
the late 1800’s, education was a private practice which took place in
private institutions or through home schooling. That all changed in
1902 when John D. Rockefeller created the general education board in
conjunction with Frederick T. Gates, Rockefeller’s business and personal
adviser and good friend. The general education board was responsible for
funding the American public school system, and provided over one hundred
million dollars in 1902; they continued their support in a lesser capacity
beyond that date. The board was responsible for the creation of the American
public school system and has been used as a model globally for more than a
century.
