Events in Education of the 1700's

By huebncar

  • 1700

    Quaker school for black students developed in Philadelphia.

  • 1708

    John Leverett was the first non-clergy president at Harvard.

  • 1710

    Christopher Dock invented the first teaching book.

  • 1731

    First Public Library opened by Ben Franklin

  • 1751

    The Franklin Academy replaced Latin grammar school.

  • 1779

    Two track education system created by Thomas Jefferson students divided into two groups.

  • 1787

    Young Ladies Academy first academy first academy for girls in America John Poor in Philadelphia

  • 1790

    Pennsylvania state constitution calls for free public education for poor families. Wealthy parents are expected to pay for their child's schooling.