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Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge
This Bill was proposed to basically bring about the establishment of public education.
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Elementary Spelling Book
The elementarty spelling book created by Noah Webster, a teacher with great influence.
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Catherine Beecher: Hartford Female Seminary
MOST IMPORTANT
Catherine Beecher took the advantage of the fact that there were too many students and not enough teachers and started a school for female educators. In turn this was the start of a female career.
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Horace Mann
MOST IMPORTANT: Horace Mann was the first Secretary of Education for Massachusetts. He increased funding and implemented better training for teachers.
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School Funding Crisis
There were great School debates over the funding that the school were going to get based upon their religious origin. This was the start of public education today, excluding all religion.
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Early 20th Century - Gary Plan
The idea that kids should experience movement in other eduaction beside the core principles. Things such as Arts, music, physical development, etc. Also the idea of having one school with all grades.
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Secondary School Movement
The idea that there should be 12 years of instruction was implemented during this time.
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John Dewey
MOST IMPORTANT: Started the Progressive Education Movement. This movement was all about trying new methods in an attempt to push the limits and achievements of students.
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NAACP
A series of law suits over the unequal pay of blacks and whites.
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Brown vs. The Board of Education
The start of integration and no more segregation among schools.
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Civil Rights Act 1964
MOST IMPORTANT: An Act that put forth efforts to try to put an end to discrimination based on race. This allowed classes to be integrated, but also cause African American's teachers to lose their jobs.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act help allocate funds for low income students.
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Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
MOST IMPORTANT: This act allowed students who society thought were incapable of succeeding, the chance to succeed. They were astounded that they were able to achieve so much and get along with other students.
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A Nation at Risk Report
The report given to President Reagan explaining the need for reform in public education and more training for teachers.
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No Child Left Behind
Holds schools accountable for the achievement levels of its students.
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