From this country’s Founding Fathers to our current president, Oval Office occupants have taught students in New England schoolhouses and college lecture halls. Some briefly dropped in on the profession while making other plans. Others, such as Lyndon B. Johnson, enjoyed teaching young minds, and their time in education influenced their policies. Whichever way they went, here are seven U.S. presidents who knew what it was like to grade papers, wrangle with administrators, and shape young minds.
This article was created as part of the social action campaign for the documentary TEACH, produced by TakePart's parent company, Participant Media, in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates.