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Jane Addams
Jane Addams established Hull House which promoted education in women, immigrants and African Americans. She helped empower the minorities through education and skill building. -
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Progressive Era
Period of social activism and political reform in the US with the goal to eliminate industrialization, urbanization, immigration and corruptions in government. Pushing for equality for women and immigrants in all aspects including education and suffrage. -
Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington gave a speech called, "Atlanta Compromise" calling for blag progress in education while also adhering to "white rule". He wanted Black citizens to have the opportunity for education. -
John Dewey
John Dewey writes literature criticizing traditional education and its lack for understanding of student process as well as ignoring student experiences and how they shape a student's way of learning. -
W.E.B Du Bois
W.E.B Du Bois helped push the NAACP and political agenda for Black individuals and education. He challenged segregation and "white rule" and wanted equality for African Americans. -
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WWI
The United States was involved in World War I at this time. -
Progressive Education Association
Progressive Education Association is founded with the goal of American educational reform. -
The Great Depression
The beginning of The Great Depression and the stock market crash, public education suffered greatly with school closures, teacher layoffs and lower salaries. -
Jean Piaget
Author of "The Child's Conception of The World". A Swiss psychologist who focused on education and child development. He developed his theory on child development and it continues to be taught and implemented in education in present day. -
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WWII
The United States was involved in World War II during this time. Schools faced personnel problems and education was put on hold due to drafting, enlisting and individuals going to work in factories and other fields that needed aid. -
Brown v Board of Education
US Supreme Court rules schools segregated by race are unequal and therefore unconstitutional. -
Sputnik
Soviet Union launched a satellite that orbited the Earth's elliptical path sparking concern about the US and lack of education in science and technology. The launch of Sputnik lit a fire in the US educational system. -
Following Sputnik
Following the launch of Sputnik, science education became more of a priority for the USA and influenced the National Defense Education Act which authorized the increased funding for scientific research as well science, math and foreign language education.
