Mary Rogers Miller
American author and educator

Born
April 21st, 1868
156 years ago
Died
1971
54 years ago — 103 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Focused on education and literature, contributed to the field through writings and teaching. Played a pivotal role in developing educational content and methodologies that influenced progressive education in the United States. Wrote several books aimed at improving literacy and understanding in students, emphasizing the importance of education in personal and social development.
Published notable educational books
Promoted progressive education techniques
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