Sheldon Cooper is the main protagonist of The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon. He has an IQ of 187, making him a genius in his own world. Born in Texas, he changes his accent to avoid stereotypes
Education is the transmission of society's values and knowledge. Children are born without culture, education guides their development. Education becomes formal as societies become more complex
Johann Friedrich Oberlin founded first infant school in 1767 in Waldersbach. Robert Owen established New Lanark school in 1816 for workers' children. James Buchanan opened first infant school in London in 1818
Quadrivium was a four-subject education system from Plato to Middle Ages. Boethius first used the term "quadrivium" in 6th century. System included arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy. Together with trivium, formed seven liberal arts
Academy derives from Plato's school at Akademia, founded in 386 BC. Academy means institution of higher learning with public authority. Plato established academy in olive grove dedicated to Athena. Academy survived through Neoplatonic revival in late antiquity
Earliest formal school developed in Egypt under Mentuhotep II's direction (2061-2010 BC). Ancient India had Vedic and Buddhist education systems, emphasizing character development. Ancient China created first education system in Xia dynasty (2076-1600 BC). Ancient Greece had mostly private education except in Sparta. Ancient Rome established formal schools by mid-4th century BC