Deborah Meier

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Education

#21

World Rank

#44

Historical Rank

#16

USA Rank

Pedagogy

#13

World Rank

#21

Historical Rank

#8

USA Rank

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Deborah Meier's Degrees

• Bachelors History Antioch College
• Masters History University of Chicago

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Why Is Deborah Meier Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Deborah Meier is an American educator often considered the founder of the modern small schools movement. After spending several years as a kindergarten teacher in Chicago, Philadelphia and then New York City, in 1974, Meier became the founder and director of the alternative Central Park East school, which embraced progressive ideals in the tradition of John Dewey in an effort to provide better education for children in East Harlem, within the New York City public school system.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Deborah Meier?

Deborah Meier is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Chicago
• Antioch College
• Antioch University
• New York University

What Are Deborah Meier's Academic Contributions?

Deborah Meier is most known for their academic work in the field of education. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of

Deborah Meier has made the following academic contributions:

• In Schools We Trust