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Impact of Jefferson, Rush, & Webster
After America got independence from Britain; Thomason Jefferson, Benjamin Rush, and Noah Webster formulated their own plan for the education system in America. -
Common Schools
Common Schools was a public school in the US in the 19th century. It was called "common" because everyone was welcomed to come. It was a cheap and good quality education. This was the start of an education and had a huge impact on today's education. [http://www.encyclopedia.com/history/united-states-and-canada/us-history/common-school-movement] -
Impact of Horace Mann
Horace Mann was an American reformer of education. He was called the "Father of the Common School Movement". -
The 19th Century Population Growth and Immigration
In the 19th Century Population Growth and Immigration almost doubled. This made the classroom more crowded so they needed new buildings and supplies. They also made programs that integrated immigrants.
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Impact of John Dewey
John Dewey was and influential philosopher. He was an educator who believed in hands-on approach and child-center activities. -
School Choice Movement
This describes the multiple programs offered to students and families, to publicly provided schools, based on location of residency. -
Committee of Ten
Committee of Ten was a group of educators that recommended the standardization of American high school curriculum. -
Secondary Act Movement
This movement was in the early 20th century where high school sprouted across the US. -
Brown Vs. Board of Education
This court case overturned the Plessy vs. Ferguson court case. It overruled segregation of students in public schools. This was an important step in education history because it desegregated kids in the school.
[http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka] -
Sputnik & NDEA
NDEA was influenced by the launch of Sputnik. It provided funding to improve American schools and promote postsecondary education. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act was passed by President Lyndon B Johnson. It funded primary and secondary education and emphasized on high standards and accountability. -
Standards Movement
This movement is to create clear, measurable standards for all school students. Curriculum, assessments, and professional development are aligned to the standards. -
A Nation at Risk Report
This report appointed by Ronald Reagan was described as a "rising tide of mediocrity". Some effects were high graduation requirements, standardized curriculum mandates, increased testing for students & teachers, lengthening school day & year, increased emphasis on basic skills, a shift from "equity to excellence", more emphasis on technology, ect. This reports was really important in education history because it had many effects towards education.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This act gave kids with disabilities a free and appropriate education. It gave educational rights to children with disabilities. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This was passed by congress and signed by President George W. Bush. It provided money for extra educational assistance for poor children in return for improvement in the academic process. [https://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/no-child-left-behind-overview-definition-summary.html]
