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Common Schools
The movement started in 1820 but continued through the 1840's. This made education more uniform throughout the nation and tried to teach morals instead of religion. Horace asked people to invest in education for children because they were the future of the nation. People could invest in education by financially supporting schools through taxes. The community provided support and could take pride in the education their children were receiving. This also made schools more equal in educating. -
Developed School Committee
Every town was required to have a school committee to overlook schools/hiring teachers. -
Egg Crate schools
Each grade level (based off age) had a separate room so students in one room were at the same level in education. -
Progressive Education
Progressive Education started in the 1890's and ended in the 1940's. This type of education didn't just teach children the "basics" of education (such as reading, writing and arithmetic), but also prepared them for careers they may have in the future. Education was used to introduce children to "real world" events/skills in order to prepare them and create leaders instead of followers. These new leaders could help the nation's economy with learned skills and a sense of responsibility. -
Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas
Schools were desegregated in order to make schools more equal because "separate but equal" was not true. Now that all students in the area were in the same school, resources (books for example) were distributed equally. Children from different backgrounds could get the same schooling. -
Programmed Instruction
Though the beginning effort started in the 1950's under the name of Systematic Instruction, Programmed Instruction was a more successful effort that resulted from Systematic Instruction. Programmed Instruction continued through the 1970's and are present even today. This event organized teaching and allowed students to challenge themselves and take control of their education. Children could learn at their own pace. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
This act supported education in many ways, financially, and also protected students. The federal government helped in making education equal by preparing teachers (so education was the same from school to school), providing money for books, and making schools safer for students. -
Equal Opportunity Education Act
Provided equal education regardless of background (race, gender, socioeconomic status). -
Rights for Students with limited English skills
Rights were put into place to protect and educate students regardless of their English skills. -
No Child Left Behind
Students now had to be taught the basic skills. Annual tests and report cards were now put in place to document a student's progress. Funding from the government assisted schools.