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The first public school opened , Boston Latin School. This led to the expansion of schools for the next four centuries.
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The first press is set up at Harvard College. This allowed for the publication of written materials, such as books and worksheets.
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This act required parents to provide their children with basic education, like reading and writing skills. This was important because it was the start of the expansion of education.
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Massachusetts made it a requirement for all towns over 50 families to have a reading and writing teacher. As well as all towns with over 100 families, to have a school. This was important because it was the start of all towns receiving the proper education.
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The New England primer is printed, becoming the most used schoolbook. This led to the establishment of textbooks.
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The first public girls' school opens in America. Although, women were mainly taught cooking , cleaning and enough math to grocery shop, it played a major role in the coming years. This led to the increase in female teachers .
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Anthony Benezet, the founder of the first girls' public school, also taught black people in his home. This contributed to more slaves beginning to read and write , starting uprisings.
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Noah Webster introduced the first dictionary , teaching correct grammar and spelling. This is important because it has become an endlessly used resource .
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The first African free school opened in New York. This was a step closer for African Americans to justice and desegregation in public schools.
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Pennsylvania calls for free education for the poor and the rich are to pay for their education . This created private and public schools.
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Catherine Beecher opens the Hartford Female Seminary, allowing women to get an equal education. Women were taught all important subjects, instead of cooking and cleaning.
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Massachusetts opened up all grades of public school to everyone. This allowed everyone to attend public schools regardless of their social class.
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Massachusetts opens the first reform school at Westboro. Children who do not want to go to school, are sent here to ensure they are receiving an education.
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Massachusetts passed the first attendance law. This is to stop children from roaming the streets and to require them to get their education.
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This was established to enforce educational laws and collect data on schools. This helped create effective school systems.
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This act provided federal funding for vocational education. This allows students to receive hands on experiences in their future field of study.
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A law was passed that all children were to at least complete elementary. This ensure children were receiving the basics of education.
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A law was passed stating all states had to provide transportation to school for students. This ensured all students were able to make it to school.
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This case ruled racial segregation of children in public was unjust. This was important because it allowed all students, regardless of their differences, received the same education.
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This act states that students must obtain certain test scores before moving up in grade levels. This is important to ensure students are being taught the correct content and achieving academic standards.
