Exploring the history of one-room schoolhouses in Pennsylvania

aired; May 22, 2026 Listen to th e podcast to hear the full conversation. Before modern school districts and large campuses, many children across Pennsylvania and rural America were educated in one-room schoolhouses. On The Spark, Kutztown University history professor Dr. Robert Reynolds discusses the history and legacy of these schools, how they shaped rural education, and what daily life was like for both students and teachers. The conversation also explores why one-room schoolhouses became...