This address by noted educator Paul Henry Hanus elucidates his thoughts on modern education and the concept of a modern school. Drawing on his experiences as a professor at Harvard University, Hanus argues that modern schools should emphasize practical education that prepares students for the demands of contemporary society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.