By 1910, nearly 60 percent of American children were in school because

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Turner Jenkins

28 September, 17:00

By 1910, nearly 60 percent of American children were in school because

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By 1910, nearly 60 percent of American children were in school because many states required school attendance by law. Education at this time is compulsory over an age range (between 5 and 8) and ending somewhere between ages 16, and 18 (depending on the state). Between 1910 and 1940, 72% of children attended school. High school movement rapidly increased public school enrollment and graduations.