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The Colonial Period
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Jamestown Colony Founded
Where roots of American education began. -
Janua Linguarum Reserata Created
John Amos Cmenius created this Latin book, which revolutionized how to teach latin. -
Old Deluder Satan Act
Also known as the Massachusetts Act of 1647.Every town of 50 or more households was to hire a teacher of reading and writing. -
William Berkeley Supports Exclusion
Berkeley supported exclusion of Native Americans and African Americans from schools, and railed against free public education and access to books. -
Franklin's Academy
Eliminated religion, focused on practical needs: math, science, navigation -
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The Early National Period
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The Constitution is adopted
10th amendment was important for education because it removed the federal government from running and operating schools. -
Constitution is Adopted
With the 1st amendement the church and state were separated. -
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The Common School Movement
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Common School Movement
Worked to make education available to all students. -
Nomral Schools Created
2 year institutions developed to prepare prospective elementary teachers. -
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Modern Times
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Land Ordinance of 1875
The federal government est. a role for itself in public education. -
Committee of 10
Created standards and methods for high school. -
Commission on the Reorganization of Secondary Education
Created Cardinal Principles of Education, including applied goals in health and civic education. -
The 2000s
Began the use of more technology in the classrooms. -
No Child Left Behind Act
Required all states to develop a comprehensive accountability plan to ensure that all students acquire basic skills, with emphasis on reading and math. -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Expands educational oppurtunity and will try to improve students outcomes. Will prepare students for college and future careers.
