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John Dewey -- Philosopher and Pioneer in Modern Education

Chittenden County · 186 South Willard Street, Burlington

Born here on Oct. 20, 1859, John Dewey attended local schools and in 1879 graduated from the University of Vermont. Dewey was world-renowned as a philosopher and author of many books. Ideas drawn from his educational doctrines profoundly influenced American education. John Dewey died June 1, 1952; his ashes are buried near Ira Allen Chapel at UVM.

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Marker data: Vermont Division for Historic Preservation

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