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First School
The first school in the USA was founded by the Franciscans in what is now the state of Florida -
First free school
The first free school in Virginia is opened. This would be what we currently call public school. -
Grammar schools
The first Latin Grammar School ( Boston Latin School https://www.bls.org/ ) is established. These are schools that were meant for leadership positions in the church, state, or courts. -
Higher Education
The first higher education institution is founded in the united states. This school is still around and is Harvard. -
Printing press
The first printing press is set up in Harvard. -
Public High School
Hartford Public High School opens in Connecticut. This is the second oldest secondary school in the united states. -
Law of 1647
The Old Deluder Satan Act is passed in Massachusetts. This is a decree that towns with over 50 families must hire a schoolmaster to teach their children to read and write. -
Some thoughts concerning education
John Locke publishes some thoughts concerning education which focused on developing a work ethic and shaped the education system. -
First Public Library
The first publicly supported library in the US is established in Charles Town, South Carolina -
The German Teacher
Christopher Dock arrives from Germany and opens a school in PA. He later publishes the first book printed in the colonies about education. He later becomes one of PA's most famous educator -
English Academy
Benjamin Franklin helps establish the first English academy in PA. With curriculum in both classic and modern subjects. This later becomes the University of Pennsylvania.