CTE Timeline

By Maleah.lababit
  • 469 BCE

    Socrates

    A Greek Philosopher who was admired by his followers because of his integrity, self-mastery, etc. He taught and helped others find urgent human questions. Socrates impacted CTE by acknowledging ignorance while recognizing that knowledge can be accessed
  • 428 BCE

    Plato

    Known as the "maker of mathematicians", founded an academic program where he stressed the importance of science and mathematics. Impacted CTE by becoming an educator and recognized education to be a tool for achieving both individual and communal justice.
  • 384 BCE

    Aristole

    Known as one of the greatest philosophers who made pioneering contributions toward philosophy and science. Was a student of the most famous teacher, Plato. Impacted CTE as he was contributing to science and philosophy.

  • Thomas Jefferson

    Primary draftsman of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. Impacted CTE by creating an educational system that is tax-funded for 3 years for "all the free children, male & female."

  • Industrial Revolution

    In the United States, continental Europe, and Great Britain, new manufacturing techniques were adopted. the steam engine, the era of science and mass manufacturing, and the development of digital technology, which together represent the three major advances. This had an effect on CTE since women had to work longer hours to maintain a daily schedule because they were paid less than men and had to continue to care for the family.

  • Publication of Rousseau's Emile

    Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote on the essence of education and the character of man. Explained how the growth of pupils' character and common sense was impacted, which helped CTE.

  • Horace Mann

    One of the first notable American proponents of public education, an educator who felt that in a democratic society, education should be accessible to all, nonsectarian, democratic in approach, and dependent on qualified professional teachers. Impacted CTE through the promotion of public education.

  • John Swett

    American educator aka, Father of California Public School System. He organized teachers’ institutes, established a teacher-certification system, won legislative support for school taxes, wrote a revised school law, and provided for uniform textbooks throughout the California public school system. Impacted CTE as he fought for the support of teachers.

  • Ellen H. Richards

    One of America's first female professional chemists and the first woman to be admitted to a scientific institution is most recognized for having established the discipline of sanitary engineering. Impacted CTE by becoming a founder of home economics movement.

  • Booker T. Washington

    An individual who was an educator and reformer. He established the Tuskegee Institute where he provided training for African Americans, helping them develop economic self-reliance through the mastery of manual trades and agricultural skills. Impacted CTE as he developed two educational programs—adult and extension education—that met the needs of local farmers, provided them with knowledge, and helped pay for initiatives that advanced civil rights in the U.S.

  • John Dewey

    An American philosopher and educator also known as the Father of Experiential Learning. Impacted CTE by developing an educational theory that led him to believe that an effective education is a way to live, not a way to prepare for a life that is yet to come.

  • Alice P. Norton

    An individual who catered to home economics. Organized the Sanitary Science Club and when she became a teacher. Contributed to CTE by teaching classes on home and family life, and serving as chairman of the household economics committee.

  • Morrill Act

    This law sponsored the establishment of agricultural and mechanical schools while granting each state 30,000 acres of western land to be apportioned by each senator and representative. provided federal money to higher education, which influenced CTE.

  • Martha Van Rensselaer

    Pioneer educator of women. Instrumental in the establishment of home economics in 1919, she was appointed director. Contributed to CTE by being the director of the Home Economics Department shedding light on issues that affected families, women, etc.

  • David Snedden

    Commissioner of Education in Massachusetts (1910), a proponent of Social Efficiency. Contributed to CTE by being an advocate from occupational experience in vocational education.

  • W.E.B. DuBois

    Leader of the Niagara movement. Creator of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Contribution to CTE was that he fought for equality, especially in education.

  • Rufus Stimson

    Introduced the idea to engage agriculture students in naturalistic inquiry opportunities outside of the traditional classroom and school setting. Contributed to CTE as he fought for student learning, emphasizing that it requires more than observation. This led to the Smith-Hughes Act.

  • Charles A. Prosser

    Snedden's student, associate commissioner of Education in Massachusetts, National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education. Advocate for integrating CTE in the curriculum along with an emphasis on the dual education system.

  • Hatch Act

    The creation of agricultural experiment stations at state land-grant universities was funded by federal grants, with an initial allocation of $15,000 per college. This Act supported CTE by enabling these land-grant universities to impart cutting-edge knowledge on soil mining and plant development, facilitating agricultural research and education in these fields.

  • Second Morrill Act

    Confederate states were the main target. This law made it necessary for universities to demonstrate that race did not play a role in admissions decisions. For persons of color, there would be a separate land-grant university if these universities couldn't demonstrate this. By ensuring that racial discrimination was prohibited in colleges receiving federal funding, it supported CTE.

  • Major Dennis Mobley

    Original Organizer of Future Farmers of America in 1928 (FFA Adviser). Became an AG teacher, served and advocated for the ACTE. Impacted CTE by being heavily involved in vocational education legislation.

  • World War I

    Sometimes referred to as the Great War. The majority of the countries that allied with the Allies were Serbia, Russia, France, Britain, Italy, and the United States. who were opposed by the Central Powers, which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire. The requirement for technical skills needed for defense during World War I increased demand for CTE professions, which in turn contributed to the CTE industry's growth.

  • Smith-Lever Act

    This law established a network of cooperative extension services linked to land-grant colleges to educate the public on contemporary issues in areas such as agriculture, home economics, public policy, leadership, and economic development. By establishing an introduction of home introduction, this statute helped farmers learn new agricultural techniques and promoted CTE.

  • Smith - Hughes Act

    The first federal vocational law was enacted by this act. It made it possible for agricultural education, home economics, and industrial education in public high schools to be better understood and implemented. By emphasizing the separation of a curriculum in agricultural, domestic, trade, and industrial academic disciplines, it supported CTE.

  • World War II

    resulted in 8.5 million deaths of soldiers. Allies won.

  • Womens Suffrage

    19th amendment becoming ratified, led to giving women the right to vote throughout the United States. Contributed to CTE as it allowed women the same rights as men, living the American dream.

  • American Vocational Association Developed

    Professional organization for academics and other individuals interested in the connection between education and employment. The goal of AVERA is to promote research and development activities pertaining to vocational education and to make it easier for research findings and information to spread. By founding a research association and being the first to link education and employment, AVERA made a significant contribution to the development of CTE.

  • George Reed Act

    Act focused on agriculture and home economics. Home economics was eliminated from the Smith Hughes Act's trade and industrial portions altogether. This law focused on agriculture with no function and a five-year time limit, which contributed to CTE.

  • World War II

    Started because of Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939. Impacted CTE by increasing technological jobs.

  • George - Dean Act

    Act that supplied $12 million dollars for agriculture, home economics, and trade and industrial education. Impacted CTE as it shed light on vocational education.

  • George-Barden Act

    Act that distributed state boards of vocational education in four specific fields and allowed funds to be used for state director salary and expenses. This act impacted CTE as the funds created out of school youth programs and travel that supported FFA and NFA.

  • Technological Revolution

    a period from the late 19th century to the early 20th century marked by fast scientific advancement, standardization, mass production, and industrialization. This impacted CTE as it created advanced technology.

  • Civil Rights Movement

    Organized by Black American's, focus was to end racial discrimination and to gain equal rights under the Law. The movement was led by Martin Luther King Jr, Malcom X, the Little Rock Nine, and more. Contributed to CTE as it banned racial inequality in society.

  • Sputnik

    First artificial earth satellite that was launched into an elliptical low earth orbit by the Soviet Union. Impacts CTE as it laid the foundation of STEM education.

  • National Defense Education Act

    An act that assisted state and local school systems in the subjects of science, math, and foreign languages. This act contributed to CTE as it provided more opportunities for students to receive financial support in content areas.

  • Manpower Development and Training Act

    This specific act was named one of the first major federal job training programs that focused on training new and improved skills used for unemployed and underemployed individuals who needed job security. The act impacted CTE as it focused on skills needed to further employee experience in need of a job.

  • Vocational Education Act and Amendments

    This act increased funding in educational programs, making recommendations for major changes. Impacted CTE as is expanded agriculture, rather than just farming. Also introduced work study programs, promoted gender equity, etc.

  • Comprehensive Employment and Training Act

    Also known as CETA, this act is a training program that provides block grants on state and local levels. Provided opportunities for individuals considered to be disadvantaged. Supported CTE as it gave opportunities for youth summer employment, job training, etc.

  • Job Training Partnership Act

    This law increased youth programs enabling them to expand unskilled adult workers, and it superseded the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. It supported CTE by offering training to older workers, homeless individuals, and persons who had lost their jobs

  • A Nation at Risk Report

    Described America's educational system was failing education students. Recommended that schools become more rigorous, adapt new standards, teacher prep and pay to be evaluated. Impacts CTE as it sheds a new light on new skills and knowledge for teachers to learn, in order to teach schools that were failing, to be successful.

  • Carl Perkins Vocational Education Act (Perkins 1)

    Act that appropriated $950 million dollars to support vocational education for four years. Contributed to CTE as is allowed 57% of the $950 million to be dedicated to special populations (disadvantaged individuals). Also expanded secondary education institutions, industries, and more.

  • New Directions Report (AG_ED)

    Shed light upon education system and how it needs to improve in order to provide skills and knowledge necessary to ensure the future vitality of U.S. agriculture. Contributed to CTE as it provides support for individuals who are pursuing agriculture.

  • The Secretary’s Commission of Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) Report

    Our young people's readiness for the workforce was determined by this report. The commission's goal is to support an economy with high productivity and high-paying jobs. It made a contribution to CTE by helping to identify the competencies required for youth to succeed, which the CTE then uses to equip students with the necessary expertise, training, and experience.

  • Perkins Act (Perkins 2)

    By reauthorizing the Perkins I for a further five years, $600 million in additional funding was made possible. It came to a new concept of vocational education through structured educational initiatives that provide a series of courses geared toward preparing people for paid or unpaid work. By focusing on the needs of special education populations and adult workforce development, it supported CTE.

  • School to Work Opportunities Act

    An act that provided funding to states as grants and established an incentive in order to get states and localities to implement education system preparing students to transition the "school to work" life. Impacted CTE as it provided opportunities like school to work programs.

  • Land Grant to Tribal Colleges

    Colleges located near Indian Reservations, provided with post-secondary education. Impacted CTE as it provided an opportunity for students to graduate from two-year tribal and be at junior standing at a university that supported tribal natives.

  • Educational Amendments (Title IX)

    Prohibits sexual discrimination through discrimination against pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity in educational programs or activity that receives federal financial support.

  • Education Amendment Act (Perkins 3)

    This specific amendment created the fine definition of vocational education. The act focuses on improvement in student achievement, preparing students for higher educations. Impacted CTE as it focused and shed light on vocational education and the positives of pursuing.

  • American Vocational Association becomes Association of Career and Technical Education

    ACTE continues to expand on the importance of CTE. ACTE prepares youth and adults to pursue future careers.

  • No Child Left Behind Act

    Aimed to improve the education system in both public primary and secondary schools.

  • Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act (Perkins 5)

    Vocational education now known as career and technical education as new definition. Tech Prep now must be funded and measured apart from post-secondary education programs. Contributes to CTE as its guides students in receiving correct credentials or certificates.