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Common Schools
In the 1830's Common place throughout most of northern and midwestern states. Public and pauper schools were synonymous on terms.You should and could have schools for ALL children regardless of class, gender, religion, or anything. -
Horace Mann
American reformer of education who is most commonly credited with the creation of the common school movement. Proponents of a democratic form of schooling that would be provided and funded by the state through taxation. -
Roberts-vs-City of Boston
This case centered around a young 5 year old African American girl named Sarah. She was enrolled in an all black school, but it was to far away from their home. Her father wanted to enroll her in a school closer to home, but the school was an all whites school. She was of course denied based on her race, and was physically removed from the school. -
Committee of 10
Was a group of educators that wanted the High Schools to have a standardized curriculum. Also recommended an early introduction of the basic subjects: classical, latin-scientific, modern language, and english. They wanted students to have very few electives. -
Jefferson-Rush-Webster's impact on education
Jefferson was all about an equal chance at an education regardless of your financial situation. Rush was all about furthering the education of women. Webster was big on American History, reading, spelling, and the dictionary. -
The Gary Plan
Had the approach of Work--Study--Play. Increase efficiency in manufacturing through increased separation of worker rolls and duties as well as through incentivized wages. His views were strongly influenced by that business driven movement -
Growth of immigrants in the 19th century
Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunity. With the growth of towns, there needed to be more schools, for the children that came as well. With people coming from all around, some spoke different languages, so in schools they had to do english development programs to help those students. -
Secondary Movement
Education beyond the elementary school ages. 1910-1940 secondary schools started to spread across America. They started with an all boys High School. It was so successful that they pushed to open an all girls High School as well. -
The Impact of John Dewey
John Dewey believed that humans learned better with a hands on approach. "Pragmatists believe that reality must be experienced." John Dewey lived from 1859-1952 -
Impact of WW2
Many schools were opened. All teachers had training and good salaries. Government tried to have better education and jobs for all citizens. The schools had better materials, chairs, desks, textbooks, and they were able to learn more subjects. -
Brown-vs-Board of Education
Court declared state laws establishing separate Public Schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional. United States Supreme Court case. Made equal opportunity in education the law of the land. -
Growth of Standardized Testing
Were defined as those tests in which the conditions and content were equal for everyone taking the test, regardless of when, where, or by whom the test was given or graded. This was important because when you have students moving in and out of the state, you want them all the be on the same level so when they move they are still on level and not behind. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
A part of the U.S president Lyndon Johnson's "war on poverty". Has been the most far reaching federal legislation affecting education ever passed by the U.S congress. ESEA is an extensive statute that funds primary and secondary education, emphasizing high standards and accountability. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
This act was passed to ensure students with disabilities were provided with free appropriate public education that would be tailored to their individual needs. Before this not a lot of children with disabilities were able to attend schools. This made it so students with disabilities were given the same opportunity as those who didn't have disabilities. -
A Nation at Risk
Reagan administration felt like the American Education system was failing to educate students well. Schools needed to become more rigorous, and adapt new standards. Teachers needed preparation and pay needed to be evaluated. -
No Child left Behind Act
It affects what students are taught, the tests they take, the training of their teachers and the way money is spent on education.The primary purpose of NCLB is to ensure that students in every public school achieve important learning goals while being educated in safe classrooms by well-prepared teachers.
