by Albert Salisbury. 1893. 

The Normal Schools of Wisconsin, established between 1874 and 1892, played a crucial role in teacher training and education reform. Key figures such as Charles A. Weisbord and influential governors like Harrison Ludington contributed to the development and funding of these institutions. The legislative actions, including the Normal School Act of 1857, laid the groundwork for a robust educational framework, emphasizing curriculum development and county institutes for teacher instruction, ultimately enhancing the quality of education in Wisconsin.