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Gutek, G. (2011). Historical and philosophical foundations of education: a biographical introduction (Fifth ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education.

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All of the characters this week were strong leaders in education and are still relevant today. Making education a priority for all members of a society must be a primary focus for lawmakers and teachers at all levels.

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"Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world."

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"A system cannot fail those it was never meant to protect."

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"Play is the highest expression of human development in childhood, for it alone is the free expression of what is in a child's soul."

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"I do not wish them to have power over men, but over themselves."

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Du Bois was the advocate for African American rights. He wanted it aware that education is important for equality. Gutek included a powerful quote from DuBois reminding the reader that, “above all we must not forget that the object of all education is the child itself and not what it does or makes” (2011, p. 444). This is such a powerful reminder that students are not scores on a test or warm bodies to fill the workplace. Du Bois believed that while vocational education is important, it should not come too earlier neither should it replace general education. Higher education will produce an educated "elite" who will be leaders.”
With recent riots, debates, and disagreements in our country lately it has reminded me of Du Bois. I believe during this time in America he would be out in the public letting his voice be heard regarding diversity.
It seems like today my kids seem to question me about things that are occurring publicly in our world. Sadly, unable to discuss politics, I make sure they know I love each of them and our diverse class runs off of pure love for each other. I hope they take the principles I teach, "Love your neighbor," stay with them for awhile.

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Jane Addams was a pioneer and promoter of diversity, which is still a hot topic. I love that she didn’t want to just integrate the immigrant cultures, but to embrace and appreciate them (Gutek, 2011, p. 337). Addams developed the philosophy of "socialized education." She believed that education should be a good thing and that it should restore the sense of community to society.
Today, I question if students of the minority are offended with multicultural days held at schools. The activities don’t seem to be authentic, but more superficial. Possibly if the environment was more diverse it would be less ‘awkward’ and more appreciated. I had a child who just came to America and was unable to speak Enlgish. My goal for his was to feel loved, wanted, and acepted. I do beleive my students handled it well, and soon became eager to learn words to be able to communicate with him. This blessed my heart.

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Froebel was the advocate for early childhood education. He believed that schools should allow students to develop naturally and freely. He encouraged play time because he thought that allows children to express their inner feelings. I absolutely love Gutek’s quote “Froebel envisioned children, working, like little architects, with building materials to design and construct their own structures” (2011, p. 271). I think this concept still applies today. Today there is something called STEM, which is where we give the students supplies, minimal instruction, and an objective. They then have to work with a group (or alone) to complete the task asked of them. They have to use critical thinking skills to solve, or fix, a real life problem. When students are thinking past if the answer is choice A., B, C, or D is when we have them at that higher level thinking concept where real learning is being done. Being able to explain to students that failing is part of the process. You have to try different methods until you get the right one. Froebel also knew that “all children, because of their underlying human nature, learn in the same way regardless of cultural, ethnic, and racial differences” (Gutek, 2011, p. 273). This is why STEM is so powerful and should be implemented into every classroom K-12. The power behind this type of education is impeccable.

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Wollstonecraft was the advocate for educating woman. She believed that parents play a large role in the development part of their child's life. On page 212 Gutek summarizes Wollstonecraft’s understanding of a child’s parents’ power as, “dysfunctional parents have the power to jeopardize the welfare of the entire household and cause lifelong emotional injury to their children.” Her own childhood experience ignited her strong belief. Putting yourself in the classroom solidify that. I have experienced a similar childhood such as Wollstonecraft and can relate to students in my class who are experiencing their parents getting a divorce. Events such as this one do, negatively affect a child and possibly their behavior in school. She pushed for woman to not be told what to do, but have the right to choose for themselves. This makes me think of the current women's march that are taking place all over America, but mostly in DC after the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
I didn’t connect with Wollstonecraft’s belief that some students are predestined for vocational training rather than higher education, especially not at the age of 9, as suggested (Gutek, 2011, p. 218).