...Court would legislate in 1642 that each town must see to it that all children and servants were taught to "read and understand the principles of religion and the capital laws of the country."30 As early as 1635 an effort had been made to establish grammar schools that would provide...

...Court would legislate in 1642 that each town must see to it that all children and servants were taught to "read and understand the principles of religion and the capital laws of the country."30 As early as 1635 an effort had been made to establish grammar schools that would provide...

...their children be fined. Further, emphasis focused on the ability of parents, masters, and children to read and understand the principles of religion and the capital laws of the colony. Failure to meet these requirements resulted in penalty. youth to acquire knowledge of the scriptures...

...education is documented in early New England laws that required parents and masters to teach children "to read and understand the principles of religion and the capital laws of the country." In due course requirements were broadened "to teach children to writte and keep accounts" to better...

...Selectmen monitored families. In 1642, the Massachusetts General Court directed them "to take account from time to time of all parents and masters, and of their children, . . . especially of their ability to read and understand the principles of religion and the capital...