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1500
Renaissance and Reformation
Events such as the printing press made passing knowlege through books easier. Humanist educators came on the scene with the idea of universal education and literacy for all. By the 1500 schools have moved beyond the spiritual teaching and included reading, writing, arithmetic and book keeping. The German school system was developed and influenced the education across Europe. -
Friedrich Wilhelm Froebel
Froebel authored the book, "Education of Man". He is called the "Father of the Kindergarten". He saw the kindergarten experience as a "child's garden" with the activities known as the "gifts from God". -
First Kindergarten in United States
Margarethe Schurz opened the first kindergarten in the United States. -
Laboratory School
Established by John Dewey, these schools developed a pragmatic approach to education. John Dewey became the father of the Progressive movement in American Education. -
Maria Montessori
"Children's House" is opened by Maria Montessori in a slum district in Italy. She developed a teaching philosophy that included using children's senses and through practical experiences -
Spread of Montessori
The first U.S Montessory school opens in New York City. -
Cooperative Nursery Schools
University of Chicago opens the first Cooperative Nursery School -
National Committee on Nursery Schools
Founded by Patty Smith Hill, this committee became the National Association for Nursery Education and eventually the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) -
The Nursery Years
The book was written by Susan Isaacs, it was ground breaking as it contradicts the more scientific approach, and encouraging the child's viewpoint and the importance of play. -
"Baby and Child Care"
Published by Dr. Benjamin Spock, this book showed a more permissive attitude towards behavior and the importance of letting children explore. -
The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
This act was passed by the 88th Congress. It became the foundation for the Head Start program in the US. Became a part of the "war on poverty" -
Leave No Child Behind
This federal program allowed for improvement to be made in the public schools performance. This performance is measured by standarized tests. -
NAEYC Programs must have 50% of teachers with a bachelor's degree
In an attempt to raise the standards of their programs there was a push for at least 50% to have a bachelor's degree, while the rest held at least an associate's degree.
