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Boston Latin Grammar School
The Boston Latin Grammar School was founded in 1635 and was created for boys to continue their education. The school was mostly full of the wealthy though, since the school charged tuition. The school started off with an European curriculum and taught the students to read in Latin and Greek. Later, adding math, science and modern languages to the curriculum. This school is important for todays education because it began to shape the idea of a public high school. -
The Franklin Academy
Benjamin Franklin established The Franklin Academy in 1751. The school was created to not focus on religious learnings and more academics like athletics, mathematics and astronomy. Boys and girls were allowed to attend the school and could choose some of their courses. The Franklin Academy is now known as the University of Pennsylvania. The idea that students can choose the courses they would like to study is still used in todays education as elective or extracurricular classes. -
High School
The English classical school was the first High school to open in 1821. This school was only opened to boys and would later change their name to Boys High school. The same year a high school for girls opened. Though most of our schools today are mixed genders we still use the phrase high school. These events sparked the idea of free public high schools in which we still utilize today. Attending high school has become an important step in a child's education. -
Horace Mann
In 1828 Harace Mann became the secretary of the Massachusetts Sate Board of Education, in which he helped create. Some know him as the "Father of Education". Many say this because he helped to create the public elementary school. This is important for todays schooling because it has allowed us to continue education in the public elementary schools. Mann showed others the importance of educating everyone no matter race, gender, or economic stance. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The NCLB created high stakes test that allowed schools to be labeled as underperforming or performing well. These tests are given to see if students are proficient in reading, writing and mathematics. Schools that reflect negative outcomes from these exams may be forced to close. To this day it is still mandatory for students to take standardized tests. If a student fails the test in high school they may be required to take it again and their diploma may be withheld.
