Webster conceived his idea of a new system of American education while teaching at West Hartford in 1779-1780, but active preparation awaited a full study of the problems involved.

• 当韦伯1779-1780年间在西哈特福德教书的时候就形成了他关于美国教育的体系，直到充分学习了涉及到的问题之后才开始准备教科书的编写。