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History of American Education Timeline - Sujey Perez
There have been so many changes over the past couple of years to our education system. With growth and development of everything there comes change. Although just like with everything else in life there is a history. Since the colonial era to the present there has been a history to our educational system. It is very interesting to see how the history of our education system came about with certain major parts of our education system that stand out. There were pioneers along the way that mad -
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The First Latin Grammar School
In 1635, the first Latin Grammar School was opened. Grammar schools were designed in the colonial era to teach more advanced, academic subjects to boys. The girls were taught the duties of what a woman should be doing which included the housework and working on the plantations. Grammar schools consisted of the Bible, a hornbook, and a primer. This type of education was only for white students and generally taught by a male tutor. Boys were taught “higher math, Greek, Latin, science, celesti -
The New England Primer
In 1690, the New England Primer, which was the first textbook used in New England, was printed in Boston. This textbook was published by Benjamin Harris. This was the main textbook used in grammar schools and was used into the 19th century. Benjamin Harris sold over five million copies of this textbook. This textbook was used to teach a combination of Bible reading and the alphabet to the students (Sass, 2013). -
The New England Asylum for the Blind
In 1829, the New England Asylum for the Blind was opened. This school is now known as the Perkins School for the Blind. This school became the first school in the United States to open for children with visual disabilities. Samuel Gridley Howe, the first director of the school, was determined to teach the blind to read by using their fingertips and he started doing just that. During this time, there were not many books that could be used for the blind students. Howe worked on and published -
The Experimental School for Teaching and Training Idiotic Children
In the year 1848 the Experimental School for Teaching and Training Idiotic Children was founded by Samuel Gridley Howe. This school was run by Walter E. Fernald so the name of the school was officially changed to Walter E. Fernald State School in 1925 by a bill that was passed by Congress. This school was built for children with feeble minds. “The school became a model educational facility in the field of mental retardation (Fernald State School).” The students in this school were placed in t -
The 1868 Typewriters
In 1868, typewriters were included in early office. Although it is not actually proven and still unknown of whom starting using the typewriter in an office, E. Payson Porter has been known as someone who has used in an office. The typewriters were being advertised as early as 1868 by Porter. Porter used them in his National Telegraph College in Chicago. By 1874, these typewriters were used to type up graduation announcements in the college (The Earliest Writing Machines, 2000-2012). Typewri -
The Smith-Hughes Act was Passed
In 1917, the Smith-Hughes Act was passed. This act was passed by Congress which the federal government “appropriated $1.7 million for high school vocational programs in such fields as home economics, agriculture, and the industrial arts (Gaither, 2011).” Back in the early 20th century these traits were important for children to learn. However, the schools were only teaching the basic reading, writing, math, science, etc. The United States, at the time, needed to “stay economically competitiv -
The Scholastic Aptitude Test
In 1926, the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) was first administered. It is based on the Army Alpha Test. Carl Brigham stated using the test first as a test for a scholarship program to get into Harvard for gifted boys. However, in 1942, the test became the test for all applicants looking to get into college (A Brief History of the SAT, 1995-2013). -
Computer In School
In 1944, the first computer was incorporated with the school system. The MARK 1 was put at Harvard. The computer was primarily used for mathematics, engineering (a tool for solving problems mathematically), and science. This computer was used as a tool to help students deal with problems that were more likely to be encountered in the real world (Molnar, 1997). -
National School Lunch Act Passed
In 1946 the National School Lunch Act was approved by the 79th Congress. This funding was passed by Congress for the aid of the students. "It is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress, as a measure of national security, to safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation's children and to encourage the domestic consumption of nutritious agricultural commodities and other food, by assisting the States, through grants-in aid and other means, in providing an adequate supply of food and oth -
Brown v. Board of Education
The 1954 ruling of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas was a historic event in the education system for African Americans. This ruling was the first step in a long journey of giving African Americans the rights to attend a white’s only school. This ruling states that the states should not deny a child an education in any public school based on the color of their skin. Although, African Americans had a long way to go to get equal right in the United States, this ruling was a stepping -
The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
In 1964, the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) was founded. This organization is one of the oldest, most respected, and largest cultural exchange organizations in the world. This program organizes more than 50,000 participants in the culture exchange a year (Study Abroad with AIFS). This program is designed for students from the United States to be given the opportunity to study in another country for a period of time. -
The Title IV of the Higher Education Act
In 1965 the Title IV of the Higher Education Act was passed. This act was passed to help students who attended institutions of Higher Education a college or career school. The financial student aid offers programs that provide grants, loans, and work student funds to students. These students have to be enrolled in a certain number of credits to receive this funding. This funding is also based on your income. Some students with no income can receive full funding that will cover all courses a -
The Bilingual Education Act
In 1968, the Bilingual Education Act was passed. This act was known as the Title VII act under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1968. This act was important for limited English-speaking immigrants that came to the United States for an education. This act states that the federal government will provide financial assistance for bilingual programs. These programs are designed to help staff and train teachers to provide assistance to our bilingual students (Bilingual Education Act, -
Tinker v. Des Moines
The 1969 was the ruling of Tinker v. Des Moines. During the Vietnam War, in an act of protest, Mary Beth Tinker and her brother wore black armbands to school. Prior to wearing the armband, the principle of the Des Moines school district learned of their intentions and banned such armbands. Students would be asked to remove the armbands or face suspension. When the Tinkers did not remove the armbands, they were suspended. The Supreme Court ruled that the wearing of the armbands was protected -
Public Law 95-142
The year of 1975 was a big year for children with disabilities. Up until this year, these students were not allowed to go to any public schools. They were taught by private tutors or in special facilities. This all changed when the federal government passed a law that mandated all states to provide a free, appropriate public education to all students with disabilities (Gaither, 2011). This law was passed as the Public Law 95-142 and then later changed to Individuals with Disabilities Educati -
Teach Your Own
In 1981 Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling was published. John Holt’s book adds momentum to homeschooling. Holt believes “what is most important and valuable about the home a s a base for children’s growth into the world is not that it is a better school than the schools but that it isn’t a school at all (Holt, 1981).” He believes it is a place where nothing except learning ever happens in the home. Students learn better while they are at home and feel more comfortable. Hol -
Conclusion
There are many events that took place over the years in American Education. There have been many contributors to our education system. There have also been many people who have fought to make our education system what it is today. Although the most important part of our education system, is that we are able to teach the students the knowledge they need to succeed and live in America. -
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Molnar, A. (1997, June 1). Computers in Education: A Brief History. Retrieved from The Journal: http://thejournal.com/Articles/1997/06/01/Computers-in-Education-A-Brief-History.aspx?Page=1#
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The Title IX Education Amendment Act was Passed
In 1972, the Title IX, Education Amendment was passed. This act states that no institution in the United States receiving government funding should not exclude any person in the participation of an educational program or activity, on the basis of sex (Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972). This means that all females are allowed to be involved in any sports or activities offered by any school receiving federal grants. -
Engel v. Vitale Court Ruling
In 1962 there was a court ruling of Engel v. Vitale. In New York, each day, school began with a nondenominational prayer acknowledging dependent upon God. Parents of ten students in the Union Free School District No 9 argued that they use the official prayer. Mandated by the State Board of Regents, using the prayer has violated the 1st amendment. It is stated that state officials may not compose an official state prayer and require that it be recited in public schools even if the prayer is no -
The Little Rock 9
In 1957, the Little Rock 9 enrolled in Central High School. Due to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, African Americans was now allowed to integrate into the white’s only school. In Little Rock, Arkansas this caused quite uproar when the nine African Americans enrolled in Central High School. Due to the amount of uproar it caused, the federal troops enforced integration in Central High School. These African Americans were brave and known as the Little Rock 9. Three out of the nine grad
