John Dewey probably influenced public education more than any other individual. His goal was to socialize students by indoctrinating them with his humanistic faith, which was grounded solidly in Darwinian evolution. He was the driving force behind the Humanist Manifesto I. Published in 1933, the humanist creed attempted to establish a new religion of secular humanism. Dewey attempted to disseminate these humanistic ideas through the public school system.
Public schools are unique in American culture.
It is the only place that we as Americans are commanded to be under punishment of law. We can live where we want, work where we want, and travel where we want. How-ever, we must be in school until age 16. Our schools may not teach Johnny to read, but the fact that he is in school until at least age 16 may be the biggest reason for increased crime and declining morals. Students must be prepared for the battlefield.