Discussion Questions: Booker T. Washington: An Education

• What was Booker T. Washington's philosophy of education? Do you think his life experiences influenced his philosophy? Explain your answer.
• What is an industrial education? Please provide examples as they relate to Tuskegee Institute. Do industrial schools exist today? Is an industrial education valuable or relevant today?
• The video highlights William Holtzclaw’s experience at the Tuskegee Institute. Describe his application process and his first impressions of the school.
• Why do you think so many white leaders supported Washington's philosophy of education?