Early History of Education

By matthew606

  • First School

    First School
    The first school was built in Boston during 1635. Its name was the "Boston Latin Grammar School"
    and currently has grades between 7-12th. The current student population at the school is 2,923. The school mainly taught college preparations, Latin, and Greek. Timetoast
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  • First Normal Public School

    First Normal Public School
    The first "normal" school was located in Lexington, MA. It is widely believed that this was a test on schooling which resulted in the spread of schooling in almost every town from there on. The school's first principal was Cyrus Peirce.
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  • First Coeducational School

    First Coeducational School
    The first Coeducational School was opened in 1840 in Lowell, MA. It hosted both boys and girls and did not open until the Civil War began. This became more common toward the start of the 19th century.

  • The First Compulsory Law

    The First Compulsory Law
    The first Compulsory law was passed in 1851 by Massachusetts. This law required all towns to offer primary schools focusing in English and basic math.
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  • Plessy vs. Ferguson

    Plessy vs. Ferguson
    A case in which the supreme court ruled that segregation did not violate anything in the 14th Amendment. Which made it 'ok' to separate by color.
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  • Democracy and Education

    Democracy and Education
    Democracy and Education was a book written by John Dewey to introduce more h experiences in school. The book's information was widely accepted throughout the country.

  • Brown VS Board of Education

    Brown VS Board of Education
    Brown vs Board of Education was a court trial that determined segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. It was the first step to ending public segregation in the school systems.
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  • The Bible Is Banned

    The Bible Is Banned
    The bible is no longer forced to be taught in public schools, however, is offered in private schools.

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act
    President Gerald Ford signed the Education for All Handicapped Children which allowed for all children with a disability to attend school. The act is now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

  • No Child Left Behind

    No Child Left Behind
    The No Child Left Behind Act was a law that was introduced during 2001. It enforced schools to provide solid schooling for all students regardless of race, culture, or religious background. It also penalized schools for not improving upon there students and would require an implemented plan if it failed to do so.
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