Elizabeth Harrison co-founded the Kindergarten Movement in 1886.
On October 1, 1886, Elizabeth Harrison played a crucial role in the establishment of the Kindergarten Movement in Chicago. This movement emerged as a significant educational reform aimed at institutionalizing kindergarten education across the United States. By advocating for the benefits of early childhood education, especially for urban and immigrant children, Harrison and her peers laid the groundwork for what would become a staple in American educational systems. Her efforts in co-founding this movement represented an essential step toward recognizing early education as a critical developmental stage.