Catharine Beecher

Catharine Beecher

Catharine Esther Beecher (September 6, 1800 – May 12, 1878) was an American educator known for her forthright opinions on female education as well as her vehement support of the many benefits of the incorporation of kindergarten into children's education.

Read more about Catharine Beecher:  Views On and Advocacy of Education, Influential Changes Over Time

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    The great want of our race is perfect educators to train new-born minds, who are infallible teachers of what is right and true.
    —Catherine E. Beecher (1800–1878)