The oldest school in America

The Boston Latin School Association released a book titled The Oldest School in America in 1885. As the oldest continuously operating institution in the country, it offers insights into the past and heritage of the Boston Latin institution. Established in 1635, this public secondary school welcomed boys from all socioeconomic classes and established a model for tax-funded education. The book clarifies the school’s long-lasting influence and its part in forming American schooling.