George E. Coghill

George E. Coghill was an important figure in the history of American education. He was a leader of the "Progressive Education Movement" which worked to make schools more student-centered, focused on real-world problems, and creative. Coghill believed that all students should have the chance to get a quality education, regardless of race or gender. He also believed in experimenting with different types of teaching in order to give students the best education possible. He wanted students to be able to take risks and be explorers in their own learning, instead of just memorizing facts and figures. Coghill was a big advocate for getting out into nature and understanding the environment, which helped to shape a lot of modern ideas about science and the environment. His influence and work still impacts teachers today who are still trying to make education better for all.