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William Holmes McGuffey's Readers published
Shift from religious to non-religious material in school. McGuffey readers among most influential textbooks in 19th century. -
National Teachers Association founded
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Department of Education created
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Decision to Have HSs focus on College Made
Natl Ed Assoc decides through committee of ten to have college entrance be the focus on high schools while deciding on a natl HS curriculum -
Amount of Time Spend in class Equated to Credits for First Time
Part of Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching -
All Schools Have Mandatory Attendance
First attendance law passed in 1852 and sporadically enforced. -
SAT First Administered
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First Bilingual, Bicultural School Opened
For Cuban kids at Coral Way Elem -
Student Centered Education Starts with Kohl
Kohl's book, the Open Classroom, promotes active, holistic learning. Back-to-basics learning starts in response. -
PARCC
One of two current national standardized tests requiring research, source evaluating, and presentation skills -
Focus on the Room
Better room to facilitate movement, better technology, more accommodation -
Better Online Learning
Widespread, quality online learning
