Helen Parkhurst

Helen Parkhurst (March 8, 1886 – June 1, 1973) was an American educator, author, lecturer, the originator of the Dalton Plan, founder of the Dalton School and host of Child's World with Helen Parkhurst on ABC Television Network. Parkhurst took her cues from developmental psychologist Jean Piaget and education reformers such as John Dewey and Horace Mann, producing a progressive education philosophy emphasizing the development of the "whole child".

This article is about the educator. For the philosopher, see Helen Huss Parkhurst.
Helen Parkhurst
Parkhurst c. 1930
Born(1886-03-08)March 8, 1886
Durand, Wisconsin, United States
DiedJune 1, 1973(1973-06-01) (aged 87)
New Milford, Connecticut
NationalityAmerican
EducationWisconsin State Teachers College at River Falls (BA), Yale University (MA)
Occupation(s)Educator, television and radio host
Known forCreator of the Dalton Plan and founder of the Dalton School
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