He also created all - day schools for children , whose parents were absent during the working hours .
During his reign , Pius IX undertook innovative efforts : He created new schools for the handicapped and evening academies for persons to improve their education after working hours .
Pius IX also created all - day schools for children , whose parents were absent during the working hours .
During his reign , Pius IX undertook innovative efforts : He created new schools for the handicapped and evening academies for persons to improve their education after working hours .