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""A Schoolmaster of the Great City"" is a compelling and influential autobiographical narrative by the renowned educator Angelo Patri. This work documents Patri's professional journey within the New York City public school system during a period of significant social and educational transition. Through a series of personal anecdotes and reflections, the book explores the challenges and triumphs of teaching in a diverse urban environment. Patri advocates for a more child-centered approach to education, emphasizing the importance of understanding the individual needs and backgrounds of students, particularly those from immigrant families. The text serves as both a historical record of early 20th-century pedagogy and a passionate manifesto for educational reform. It highlights the school's vital role as a cornerstone of the community and the transformative power of a dedicated teacher. This insightful account remains a foundational text for those interested in the history of education, the development of the American school system, and the enduring philosophy of progressive learning. Patri's narrative captures the essence of the ""Great City"" through the eyes of its most vital institution, offering timeless wisdom on the art of teaching. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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