What the Schools Teach and Might Teach

What the Schools Teach and Might Teach, published in 1915 by John Franklin Bobbitt, is an educational report that analyzes the curriculum and practices of public schooling in Cleveland, Ohio. As part of the Cleveland Education Survey, Bobbitt critiques existing educational strategies and emphasizes the need for schools to adapt their curricula to better prepare students for adult responsibilities. He advocates for a responsive educational framework that fosters critical thinking and social engagement, addressing the essentials of education in the context of community needs.