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Education in the Colonial Period
Only wealthy children were taught reading, writing, simple math and prayers. -
Charity School
Popular in England, supported by churches, taught and clothed children for free. -
* Most Important: The Impact of Thomas Jefferson
In Jeffersons "A Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge", he proposed that public education will be tax funded for 3 years. This provided free education to white children, not slaves. Jeffersons plan was to find the genius children and give them higher education.
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The Impact of Noah Webster
Noah Webster published Blue Back Speller -
Northwest Land Ordinance
Created by congress to organize the territory of the United States. -
Impact of Benjamin Rush
Wrote "Thoughts Upon the Mode of Education Proper in a Republic" -
Monitorial School
Created by Joseph Lancaster. Advanced students teach less advanced students. -
Infant School
Small school for children ages 4-7, primarily in England and Wales -
Common Schools
Provide free education to white children, establish state control over public schools. -
* Most Important: The Impact of Horace Mann
Horace Mann was an advocate for public education. He believed public schools would shape children into respectful adults. He spent 6 years traveling to over 1000 school to examine and write report on the condition they were in.
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Population Growth
Population grew by 15 million people between 1880 and 1900. -
Progressive Reform Movement
Created by John Dewey. Focused on teaching the whole child. Started in the 1880s and lasted 60 years. -
The Committee of Ten
Ten educators who promoted standardization of American high school curriculum. -
High School Movement
High (secondary) schools were built at a rapid rate and more students began to attend high schools. This time period lasted between 1910-1940 -
*Most important: Brown vs. Board of Education
The Supreme Court decides that separate school are not equal and are unconstitutional. This court case kicked off the desegregation of the American school system. This case allowed African American children to receive a truly equal education.
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*Most important: A Nation At Risk Report
A report made my Ronald Reagan that proved American Schools were underachieving. Advocated for change and new standardization in the American education system. Because of this report and the change it caused, we have a more competitive education system.
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*Most Important: No Child Left Behind
The No Child Left Behind Act was meant to bridge the gap between wealthy suburban schools and poorer inner city schools by providing additional funding to schools in need. Because of the additional funding, test scores have improved.
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