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Five Fascinating Facts Pertaining to Education

  • Colonial children attended class with Native American children.

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    Education in North America

  • Girls started to receive education more than household duties such as cooking, cleaning, mending, washing and taking care of animals and children.

  • Massachusetts formed the 1st State Board of Education.

  • All children in the United States of America aged eight to fourteen were required to attend elementary school.

  • President Lyndon Johnson promoted across congress the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) first federal Head Start Programs for children three to five.