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# Francis Wayland Parker

(1837–1902)   Educator

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Francis Wayland Parker was an educator.

## Quick Facts About Francis Wayland Parker

Born October 9, 1837

Died March 2, 1902

Profession Educator

## About Francis Wayland Parker

US education pioneer (1837–1902)... \| Francis Wayland Parker was a pioneer of the progressive school movement in the United States. He believed that education should include the complete development of an individual — mental, physical, and moral. John Dewey called him the "father of progressive education." He worked to create curriculum

##  Quotes by Francis Wayland Parker

> [The end and aim of all education is the development of character.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/francis-wayland-parker/the-end-and-aim-of-all-education-is-the-development-of-character/)

[Francis Wayland Parker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/francis-wayland-parker/)

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> [Work is the greatest means of education. To train children to work, to work systematically, to love work, and to put their…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/francis-wayland-parker/work-is-the-greatest-means-of-education-to-train-children-to-work-to/)

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