If you dropped into a typical classroom today, you’d likely see flexible seating, group work, and active discussions between students and teachers. Compared to even a few decades ago, the contrast is striking. Many practices that are now considered outdated — or even unacceptable — were once routine parts of school life. For much of the 19th and 20th centuries, schools emphasized discipline, conformity, and respect for authority. Students followed detailed rules governing everything from classroom behavior and personal appearance to handwriting and social conduct. In many institutions, especially private and religious schools, daily routines ...Read More