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Sheldon, William Evarts

educator, journalist, was born Oct. 22, 1832, in Dorset, Vt. He has attained success as an educator, and his life has been devoted to teaching, school supervision, and educational journalism. In 1863-64 he was president of the Massachusetts Teachers' association; was president of the American Institute of Instruction in 1867; president of the National Educational association in 1887; and since 1884 has been a member of the national council of education. He is the editor of The Journal of Education; Current History; American Primary Teacher; and Modern Methods; all of which are published in Boston, Mass.