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History of Education
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First Education Laws in Massachusetts
Every township of 50 or more must provide a teacher to teach reading and writing. All townships of 100 or more households must establish a grammar school. -
Monitorial Schools, Charity Schools and Infant Schools
These schools helped to introduce the basics to students. They created oppotunites for young and poor children to learn -
The impact of Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was a huge proponent of education and believed it ot be a free right of the people. Though not all of his efforts succeeded, he did open the Univeristy of Virginia. -
Horace Mann
Horac e Mann was the crusader for public education. He implemented the common schools and did not agree with the harsh treatment of students in schools. He made education accessible for all. Most Important -
The impact of Noah Webster.
He wanted to rid schools of English tectbooks and make way for American texts. Webster wrote one of the most popular education books the Blue Backed Speller or the Elementary Spelling Book. -
Sarah Roberts: First Filed Case of Integration
Sarah Roberts was an African American student whose parents fought for her right to a better education. Segregated schools were taken out of Massachusetts -
Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th Century
The population more than doubled at this time and immigration contributed greatly to those numbers. This influx of different cultures challenged schools and allienated new students. -
Secondary School Movement
Secondary schools did not become established until the last quarter of the 19th Century. After the sucess of these schools they grew rapidly and became open for girls as well. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
This movement fought for better schools for children and improved ways of teaching. They believed teachers sould be educating the whole student. This included their emotional, mental, social as well as intellectual development. Most Important -
The Gary Plan
A form of schooling in Gary, Indiana that integrated many types of learning and skills. Students learned skills for all areas of life and were always moving and learning. This education filled in the blanks of the education that students were missing at home. Most Important -
Measurment Movement
Psychologist and educators developed new ways to determine and measure intelligence, -
Impact of WWII
During WWII, funds were taking from schools and put into the war effort. Many teachers left their jobs and students dropped out creating a drop in education. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Thurgood Marshall took the case of Linda Brown to the supreme court, to end segregation in schools. Linda's family and 13 other families were represented in this case for equality.Though the ruling was in thier favor little action was taken in the schools to integrate. Most Important -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA opened doors for students with disabilities in education and in life. Students were now given a chance to learn and succeed with their peers around them. IDEA and its contiuous revisions, ensure the best education in the least restrictive environment to people with disabilities. * Most Important* -
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
A new reform to education that focuses on student and teachers meeting standards. If there standards are not met, action must be taken to ensure students are recieveing quality education.
