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1710
Christopher dock published the first teaching book. -
1731
First public library opened by Ben Franklin and the Junto -
1734
Christian Wolff describes the human mind as consisting of powers or facilities. -
1751
The Franklin Academy replaced Latin grammar school/variety of subjects. -
1766
Moruians, a protestant denomination from Central Europe, established the village of Salem in North Carolina. Six years later they found a school for girls which later became Salem college. -
1779
Thomas Jefferson proposes a two-track educational system with different tracks for "The laboring and the Learned" -
1787
Young Ladies Academy first academy for girls in America John Poor in Philadelphia -
1790
Pennsylvania state constitution calls for free public education for poor families. Wealthy families are expected to pay for their child's schooling.