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How the 20th Century changed America
At the turn of the 20th century, the basic principles and foundations for public education had already been set. The concepts of free, universal, and compulsory education had developed deep roots. States could persuade parents to provide education to their children, although they could not require parents to send their children to public schools. -
The Beginning
The 20th century also saw a series of reforms that changed what schooling looked like. To learn more about how education grew over the 1900’s into the system it is today, check out our other articles on the history of the American school system. -
20th Century Education
During the early years of the 20th century, the prevalent model of schooling was an 8-year elementary school and a 4-year high school. ... This schooling model entailed 6 years of elementary school education, 3 years in junior high school, and 3 years in senior high school. -
Early education religion Pt. 1
- Protestant 1900-1999, highest 70% lowest 56%
- Catholic 1900-1999, highest 28% lowest 22%
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Early Education Religion Pt. 2
- None Denominational Christian 1900-1900, highest and lowest 0%
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1900- 1948-1980 0%, 1981-1999 highest 2% lowest 1%
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Early Education Religions Pt. 3
- Jewish 1900, highest 4% lowest 2%
- Other Religions 1900, highest 5% lowest 0%
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Early education Pt. 4
- None 1900, no religions in 1950, highest 9% lowest 2%
- Un designated 1900, highest 3% lowest 0%
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Schooling
In 1910, a different structure for schooling was introduced, based on a six–three–three system. This schooling model entailed 6 years of elementary school education, 3 years in junior high school, and 3 years in senior high school. -
Education Perspective
During the 1950s, the approach toward ensuring equity in education changed visible. The emphasis shifted from the theoretical and passive concepts of providing equal opportunity to taking affirmative action to ensure availability of education for all, irrespective of differences in sex, religion, ethnicity, or wealth. -
Government
In 1958, the federal government initiated measures to train teachers to teach children with intellectual disabilities. -
Immigrants
The impact of this shift was evident by the 1970s, when African Americans and other minorities first achieved significant, widespread gains in education. -
Handicapped/SpEd
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 further supported initiatives to support equal education for children with disabilities, to include improved facilities and special programs. -
Law Revised
In 1990, the law was revised, and it was renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This legislation underwent massive revisions in 1997 and again in 2004.
