Junius L. Meriam
American educator
Junius L. Meriam (born Oct. 28, 1872, Randolph, Ohio, U.S.—died June 29, 1960, Los Altos, Calif.) was an American educator who, though highly critical of progressive education, was best known for his work in experimental schools and for his departure from traditional teaching methods. Meriam was reared on a farm and attended Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio (A.B., 1895); New York State Normal College, Albany (B.Ph., 1898); Harvard University (M.A., 1902); and Columbia University (Ph.D., 1905)....