Why Have Progressive Schools?

As a distinguished contemporary philosopher and the father of the progressive school in America, Dr. Dewey needs little introduction. Since becoming Professor of Philosophy in Columbia University in 1904, he has made many contributions to modern thought, one of his most recent books being The Quest for Certainty. His article continues the discussion of progressive schools begun by Claude Moore Fuess in “The Promise of Progressive Education” in April Currbnt Histort.