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The Colonial period
First Public School
Boston establishes a Latin School to provide a classical education, similar to the free grammar schools in Boston, England.
New State Education Law
Massachussett’s Law required that parents and master see to it that their children knew the principles of religion and the capital laws of the commonwealth.
First Textbook
Jan Amos Comenius writes and publishes “Orbis Sensualium Pictus” (World in Pictures). Reference
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The Early National Period
English Grammar School
In the 1700s, English Grammar Schools were born. Middle class businesses grew around that time, demanding for secondary education providing practical instructions.
Academy
During the second half of 18th century, Academy was a new type of secondary school that developed.
Africa Free School
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The Common School Movement
Massachusetts passes the nation's first compulsory school attendance law
This law included mandatory attendance for children between the ages of eight and fourteen for at least three months out of each year, and of these twelve weeks at least six had to be consecutive.
The Civil War begins
The United States separate and take sides and educational progress is put on hold until the war is over.
The 13th Amendment is passed
Slavery is abolished with this new amendment to the constitution.
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The Evolution of the American High School
Cardinal Principles of Secondary Education
1918 This commission was made up of leaders of education schools who favored a comprehensive high school curriculum.
American Legislative Exchange Council
Its mission of its Educational Task Force is to “promote excellence in the nation’s educational system"
The Common Core State Standards Initiative
An initiative for all states to have a common set of standards which all students will learn regardless of the state of their residence.
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Searching for Equality: The Education of Cultural Minorities
The 14th Amendment was passed
Mexican students were withheld from entering Lemon Grove Grammar School.
Diana vs. California State Board
Focused on the testing of students whose primary language was not English.
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The Modern Era
Diane Ravitch's book Left Back: A Century of Failed School Reforms criticizes progressive educational policies and argues for a more traditional, academically-oriented education
The Higher Education Act is again amended and reauthorized, expanding access to higher education for low and middle income students, providing additional funds for graduate studies, increasing accountability
milestone is reached minority students enrolled in K-12 public school classrooms outnumber nonHispanic Caucasians