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Quaker School Established
The Quaker School for Black Students was established by Adam Smith. -
American Philosophical Society is formed
Benjamin Franklin formed the American Philosophical Society which helped bring ideas of the European Enlightenment. -
First Non-Clergy President at Harvard
John Leverett was the first non-clergy member to be awarded the honor of President at Harvard. -
First English Academy Created
Benjamin Franklin opens the first English Academy in Philadelphia. -
Jean-Jacques Rousseau Published Education book
Jean-Jacques Rousseau published Emile, a book that described his views on education. He focused on early childhood education. -
Thomas Jefferson Proposed a new Education System
The system would include two tacks: one for the laboring and one for the learned. -
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Noah Welster Published Three Volumes on Grammar
The volumes included spelling, grammar, and reading books. -
First Academy for Girls is Opened
The Academy was opened in Philadelphia -
Pennsylvania Initiates Free Education
The first state makes all public education free for poor families. -
Bill of Rights Passed
The Bill of Rights made education a function of the state rather than the federal government.
