John Chodes will speak on the Lancaster System of education, which was the world's largest private school system that thrived in England and the United States from the 1790s through the 1850s. It was a franchise system set up by Joseph Lancaster. There were ultimately 98 Lancaster Schools in New York City alone before they were taken over by the state and regulated by the Board of Education.

More information on The Lancaster System can be found at http://www.spinninglobe.net/lancsys.htm

John Chodes is a free-lance writer who specializes in the subject of education. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, Reason Magazine, The Freeman, Chronicles, and many other publications as well as TV and radio editorial replies.

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for conversation, announcements and food service. Speaker begins at 7:30 p.m.

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