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Evelyn Riggs Dewey (1889–1965) was an American education reformer and social activist and author of several books on education. Prior to her education work, she was involved in the Women's Trade Union League , particularly concerning the New York shirtwaist strike of 1909 .
Alice Chipman Dewey (September 7, 1858 – July 14, 1927) was an American education reformer, philosopher, and feminist. She was instrumental in the development of progressive educational practices alongside her husband, philosopher John Dewey.
John Dewey (/ ˈ d uː i /; October 20, 1859 – June 1, 1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer.He was one of the most prominent American scholars in the first half of the twentieth century.
Kilpatrick's 1st wife was Mary (Marie) Beman Guyton (November 12, 1874 - May 29, 1907). William and Mary married on December 27, 1898, and they had three children. William's 2nd wife was Margaret Manigault Pinckney (December 4, 1861 - November 24, 1938). William and Margaret were married on November 26, 1908.
This list of publications by John Dewey complements the partial list contained in the John Dewey article. Dewey (1859–1952) was an American philosopher , psychologist , and educational reformer , whose thoughts and ideas have been greatly influential in the United States and around the world.
The John Dewey Society was founded in 1935, and was the first organization focused on philosophy of education. [1] Its goal is to "keep alive John Dewey 's commitment to the use of critical and reflective intelligence in the search for solutions to crucial problems in education and culture."
Jane Mary Dewey was born in Chicago, the daughter (and sixth child) of philosopher John Dewey and educator Alice Chipman Dewey. [1] [2] Her parents named her in honor of Jane Addams, an activist, sociologist, and reformer; and Mary Rozet Smith, a philanthropist who was Addams's longtime companion.
Young was a significant influence on John Dewey's thinking when he authored The School and Society. [5] Young was also an editor of bi-monthly education publications. [4] She also published two volumes for the University of Chicago in 1902 as part of a series which also included her 1900 dissertation. [2]