Over time, however, populations grew and societies formed. Rather than every family being individually responsible for education, people soon figured out that it would be easier and more efficient to have a small group of adults teach a larger group of children. In this way, the concept of the school was born.

What was the original purpose of school?

2 Public Education

The purpose of public education was to train students to become skilled workers while teaching them the traditional core academic disciplines. The supporters of universal public education believed it would create better citizens and a culturally uniform American society.

Why was the first school built?

Boston Latin School

On April 23, 1635, the first public school in what would become the United States was established in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The Boston Latin School was strictly for college preparation. It was modeled after the Free Grammar School of Boston, England.