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Jan 16, 1483
Martin Luther
Advocating schools devoted to teaching children to read. Translated the bible from latin into common vernacular. -
Robert Owen opened infant school in Scotland
Did so to implement his beliefs. Believed children's environments contribute to their beliefs, behavior, and achievents. -
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Froebel opens first kindergarten program
Groundbreaking ideas about children growing like plants, and learning through play. -
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International growth and recognition of Montessori ideals
Changed the way teachers began approaching Early Childhood Education. Made education child-lead. -
Sputnik Launched
This is significant in the world of Early Childhood Education, because it reflects the emphasis we now place on children learning basics in science and math early on. -
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Beginning of the Head Start program
Head Start is the longest running children's program, proving quality childcare and family assistance to low-income or under-priviledged families. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Requires that curriculums be acceccible to all children, including those with disabilities, and that thises children be educated together, not separately. -
No Child Left Behind signed into law
Required standardized testing to provide accountability for how children are learning and being taught.