:Public schools started early in colonial Massachusetts, well before the United States was formed. I don't doubt your history about Scotland, but the term "parochial school" is in contrast with "public schools." Merriam-Webster says that the term "parochial school" started in 1755, and that seems about right.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 00:03, 19 July 2014 (EDT) | :Public schools started early in colonial Massachusetts, well before the United States was formed. I don't doubt your history about Scotland, but the term "parochial school" is in contrast with "public schools." Merriam-Webster says that the term "parochial school" started in 1755, and that seems about right.--[[User:Aschlafly|Andy Schlafly]] 00:03, 19 July 2014 (EDT) |