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Chapter 7 Timeline
MLA Citations
Chen, Grace. “A Relevant History of Public Education in the United States.” Public School Review, https://www.publicschoolreview.com/blog/a-relevant-history-of-public-education-in-the-united-states.
“Race Forward.” Race Forward, https://www.raceforward.org/. -
Lancastrian Model
In early 19th century new York the Lancastirian model became standard. On e master had charged of up to hundreds of students. Teaching them obedience and other qualities that wuld aid in manufacturing work. -
Free public schools
Massachusetts votes to make the first free public schooling system/ -
Board of education
Massachusetts creates the first public board of education. -
Urbanization
By this point the number of people migrating to urban areas was greater than ever, increasing the need for public schools. -
Department of education
The federal department of education is established. -
"Separate but equal"
With the conclusion of the Plessy vs Ferguson it is deemed that African American children should receive separate education from the White kids. -
Native Aerican given rights.
Native Americans are given rights as us citizens for the first time allowing them access to education. -
Acadeic Tracks
Schools start to sort between different students in new academic tracks. -
G.I. Bill
After world war two, Many young men are given scholarships for higher education. -
Brown vs the Board of Education
Segregated schools are deemed inherently unequal and abolished. -
First day of school
The state of Arkansas responds to a court order to desegregate schools by sending the national guard to prevent black students from entering a school. -
No child left behind
This bill pushed through by George Bush aimed at improving schools and judging effectiveness of learning environments.