HORACE MANN LEAGUE SPONSORSHIP MODELS
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History and Purpose of The Horace Mann League
The Horace Mann League of the United States of America was founded by a group of leading educators in 1922. It was originally chartered under the laws of the state of Delaware and later by the state of Maryland. The Horace Mann League exists to perpetuate the ideals of Horace Mann, the founder of the American public school system. Its basic purpose and activities are to strengthen our public schools. The League believes that the public school system of the United States is an indispensable agency for the perpetuation of the ideals of our democracy and a most necessary unifying and dynamic influence in American life. According to the League’s beliefs, our public schools should be free, classless, non-sectarian, and open to all of the children of all of the people. The schools should be dominated by such purposes that will insure the preparation of children and youth for effective citizenship in our democracy.
The League believes that the American tradition of separation of church and state must be preserved and should be most vigorously and zealously safeguarded. The League grants the right of special interest groups, including various religious sects, to maintain their own schools so long as such schools meet the standards defined by the states in which they are located. The League believes that these separate or non-public schools should be financed entirely by their supporters and is therefore unalterably opposed to proposals to devote public funds either to the direct or to the indirect support of private schools.
The League favors the generous financial support of the public schools by local, state, and federal funds. It believes, however, that federal grants should be so made that there will be no federal control or interference in the administration, curriculum, personnel, or instructional procedures of local school systems.
The League seeks the active support of those educators and laymen who are committed to the ideals of Horace Mann and who believe in the aims and policies set forth in this platform.
HML is proud to have over 300 of the top leaders in education as members. The League hosts an annual meeting that gives recognition to top education leaders and discusses top issues facing the education community. The League produces a weekly newsletter, podcasts, blogs and hosts regularly scheduled zoom discussion boards.