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Massachusetts Implements First Education Laws
The Massachusetts School Laws began in 1642 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Old Deluder Satan Law, and then later, The General School Law of 1642 were implemented. http://historynewsnetwork.org/article/130766 -
** First Text Books
** American Spelling Book (1783) Webster's dictionary (1806) These books taught an "American" language to reflect the new Nation and country. Webster’s book: Early American History (1841) is considered the first American history textbook.
We benefit from this today because the updated Webster's Dictionary is still in use. We also have used the first text books as a platform to build upon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Webster -
The Northwest Ordinance of 1785
A law was passed in 1787 to regulate settlements into Northwest Territories. Westward expansion. -
Common Schools
The common school movement began in the US in the 1830s. By the time the Civil War began, common schools had become prevalent throughout most of north and midwest states. Moving common school into the south and far-west states progressed much slower, however, by the beginning of the twentieth century publicly funded common schools had become a cornerstone of American life.
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The Monitorial System
The Monitorial System was an education method from the early 19th century. This teaching method used students who were ahead in class by becoming helpers or assistants to the teacher. Students who understood what was being taught were required to assist and teach other students.Lancaster's motto was, "He who teaches, learns." -
** Sarah Roberts Integration in Schools
** City of Boston required five-year-old Sarah Roberts, African American, to enroll in an all-black public elementary school. Sarah’s father claimed racial segregation. They lost their claims in court.
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** Frederick Douglass
** Douglass was a believer in the equality of all people. He was a former slave who advocated rights of all people. "There can be no freedom without education." Advocate for anti-slavery and black education. This still impacts schools today because if movements and ideas like this didn't occur, we may not have the education freedoms that all American's today benefit from. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Douglass -
The Gary Plan (Progressive Movement)
William Wert's education plan that focused on Work, Study, Play. Began in Gary Indiana. Planatoon system was also established based on school topic. -
John Dewey
Father of Progressive Education. Believed in child-centered education and believed that education is best learned by doing. -
Sumner School- Brown vs Board of Education
Linda Brown attempted to enroll in the Sumner School. She was rejected by the Topeka Board of Education, forcing her to enroll in an all-black school- Monroe School, which was much farther away from her home. Linda's father filed a class action lawsuit against the Topeka Board of Education that was eventually tried by the Supreme Court. Court ruled the ended of legal segregation in public schools. -
** President Lyndon B. Johnson- ESEA and War on Poverty
** Johnson believed in equal education rights. Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) was passed. “War on Poverty" was an idea that equal access to education was critical so a child can live a productive life. Funding was allowed and gave large amounts to educationally deprived children, especially for the poor. This is still applicable today because we have programs with the same foundations and assistance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_and_Secondary_Education_Act -
IDEA Act 1975
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures students with a disability are provided with free appropriate education, that is tailored to each of their individual needs. Many revisions have been made. -
A Nation at Risk Report, 1983
President Ronald Reagan stated that American schools were failing. It was not meeting a national need to have a competitive workforce. -
** No Child Left Behind 2001
** Act holds schools responsible for the academic progress of all students. Main focus on ensuring that schools improve the education of certain groups of students: English-language learners, special ed, and poor/minority children, whose achievement generally falls behind peers. This is still relevant today as we follow the guidelines that were presented to allow better education standards. http://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/no-child-left-behind-overview-definition-summary.html -
Every Student Succeeds Act
Puts No Child Left Behind Act to an end. Still has provisions that were encompassed with NCLB act but changes made to testing, accountability, reporting and grants. Signed by President Obama.
