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Kindergarten
Friedrich Wilhelm Froebel started his kindergarten, centered around children's self-activity and play. -
Infant School
Robert Owen opened an infant school for children whose parents worked in his mills as an agent of social reform. -
Hampton Institute
The Hampton Institute established a laboratory kindergarten for African Americans. -
Progressive Movement
John Dewey established a laboratory school at he the University of Chicago where he developed a pragmatic approach to education. -
Montessori Method
Maria Montessori opened Casa di Bambini (Children's House) in the slums of Rome, Italy, focusing on environment and sequential steps. -
Nursery School
Margaret McMillan opened Deptford School, an open-air school in the slums of London, emphasizing fresh air and play. -
Kaiser Shipyard
The Kaiser Shipyard opened a 24 hour on-site child care center for the children of its employees. -
Reggio Emilia
Loris Malguzzi started a school in Reggio Emilia, Italy, emphasizing a child's creative expression. -
Head Start
Head Start, founded by The Economic Opportunity Act, began offering preschool and other services to children from low-income families. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requiring programs to accommodate for the needs of children with disabilities.