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Education in the Colonial Period
In the Colonial Period schools were very limited and only for the rich. It was very focused on democratic material. -
Common Schools
Student get an equal chance for education. A free school system for everyone. -
The Impact of Horace Mann
Horace Mann rode his horse from school to school checking out to see what the physical conditions of the school were like. His intention was to improve schools. The influence of Horace Mann impacts today's schools. As people follow his example, we can continue to make sure all schools and students have their needs met. It takes one person to make a difference and we can look outside of ourselves today. Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Horace-Mann -
Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th Century
Many people were coming from around the world because of industry which would impact the school system. Parents wanted their children in school. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
The progressive reform was meant to help problem solve through education and apply it to what was happening around them. They tried to recognize issues such as racism and poverty and educate the children through school. It was time to raise their voices. Source: https://www2.gwu.edu/~erpapers/teachinger/glossary/progressive-era.cfm -
The Measurement Movement
Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon started practicing measuring a students intelligence. -
Secondary School Movement
Secondary schools started to spread quickly to the west. -
Civil Rights Movement
At a crucial time where there was much segregation, the blacks finally got their rights. They got equal rights as the whites. There was no more segregation within schools. If schools did not follow integration, their funds would be cut. This impacts schools today as we teach children about this history, they can more fully understand how important our rights are and they will not discriminate with one another. Source: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-movement -
Brown vs. Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruled that there would be no more segregation between black and white children. They thought all students should have an equal opportunity for education. It impacts education today because all people need to realize that everyone is important and need a fair chance of education whether black or white, short or tall, asian or hispanic. Source:
http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment -
School Choice Movement
There are now a few options for alternate schools. These can be private or charter schools. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
At time of poverty, government decided to fund schools so that students could get a meaningful education. They thought they would check every five years and see how schools are doing financially. The funds were given for more resources, materials, and programs. This kind of act impacts education today as we determine what resources students need and make sure they are taken care of. Source: https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/programs/education/elementary-and-secondary-education-act-of-1965/ -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
People with disabilities were no longer isolated in schools. They now have an equal opportunity to learn. -
A Nation at Risk Report
Ronald Reagan decided that education was starting to decrease. They started to have longer school days, more homework, and more courses to help the students learn more. -
The Standards Movement
This is how they measured a students success. They would measure their tests, curriculum, and assess them and create certain standards. -
No Child Left Behind
This Act builds on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It helps fund children who are poor so they can continue to attend school.
