Maybe... But schools existed much before.
For instance the Scottish miracle, that made Scotland the economic powerhouse of Europe was based on schooling in Parish schools. Adam Smith for instance went there and this made an impression on him. You should read what he has to say about schools in the Wealth of Nations.
Maybe what we should be discussing is what model of schools we need... And I am the first to acknowledge that the current model is not perfect.
Ah, the desireabilty of a good Christian education. Finally, something we can agree on.
Of course. The university was invented by the Catholic Church.
But Christian education was never forcible. Compulsory schooling is the gift of Modernism.
"For instance the Scottish miracle, that made Scotland the economic powerhouse of Europe was based on schooling in Parish schools."
Yes but the modern school in the US is the legacy of Dewey, et. al. And they were enamored by the Prussian model, not the Scottish one. The public schools today reflect their intent.