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John Dewey was born on October 20th, 1859 to Archibald Dewey and Lucina Artemisia Rich.
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1867 • Attended Burlington public school with his brother.
1874 • Graduated from high school at 15. Enrolled at University of Vermont.
1879 • Received his bachelor's degree at age 19 from University of Vermont.
1884 • Received a doctorate in Philosophy from John Hopkins University. -
Met his wife Alice Chipman.
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Wrote several books that ideas developed, such as "Art As An Experience" and "The Teacher and Society".
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1894 • Taught at University of Chicago, head of philosophy.
Started an experimental primary school at the University.
Taught there until 1904. -
• Left University of Chicago
• Joined the Ivy League.
• Became a professor of philosophy at Columbia University. -
Cofounded the New School for Social Research.
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He went to schools all over the world lecturing on educational reform.
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Retired from teaching.
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Died at age 92, on June 1st.
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• www.iep.utm.edu/dewey/#H5
• www.biography.com/people/john-dewey-9273497#politics
• www.siue.edu Pictures
• www.iep.utm.edu/dewey
• www.educarepk.com/john-dewey-labratory-school-1859-1952.html
• ghettyimages.com
• umhistory.dc.umiche.edu
