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First Education Law: Massachussetts
The Law of 1642 required that parents and master see to it that their children knew the principles of religion and the capital laws. It was understood that each person would be educated enough to meet the individual needs of their station in life and social harmony would be that much closer.) -
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The Impact of Webster
Webster believed the primary purpose of education should be the inculcation of patriotism, and what was needed was a truly American Education rid of European influence. He was known for his writings including the world-famous American Dictionary of the English Language. -
The Northwest Ordinance, 1785
This ordinance set aside what was known as Section 16 in every township in the new Western Territory for the maintenance of public schools. It set up a standardized system whereby settlers could purchase title to farmland in the undeveloped west. -
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Common Schools movement
Common Schools movement was a precurser to todays public Elementary School. It was funded by taxes and special fees paid by parents. Hoarce Mann was involved in this. -
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Population Growth and Immigration In The 19th Century
During this time, 1,220,178 of territory were added to the United States. The population exploded and both imigrants and farmers moved to the cities. These changing economic and social patterns gave rise to an increasing urban population. -
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Fredrick Douglass Role of Education
He was an African-American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. He was known for the incompatibility of education & slavery. -
The Impact of Horace Mann
MOST IMPORTANT: Horace Mann had a huge impact on education, in Massachusetts and nationally. He is best known for his policy on compulsory education--free elementary school education for all. This was in mid-nineteenth century Massachusetts. He is almost as well known for the founding of "normal" schools to prepare elementary teachers, often a one or two-year course of training after grade 10 or so.
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The Impact of John Dewey
MOST IMPORTANT: He provided the intellectual foundation for progressive education. He rejected the old subject-centered curriculum in favor of the child-centered curriculum in which learning came through experience. He thought education was a lifelong process and school should be an integral part of community life, and is most effective when it includes the intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of a child. Link text -
The Impact of WW II
By the end of the war, 1/3 of the teachers employed in 1940-41 had left teaching and Education funds were diverted to war effort. High institutions school enrollments continued to decline, and financial support was reduced even more. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
The Supreme Court ruled that segregated educational facilities have no place in public education and generate a feeling of inferiority that affects the child's motivation to learn. -
The Impact of the Civil Rights Movement
MOST IMPORTANT: The states to obey the desegregation laws by threatening to take away federal money from schools if they do not segregate-schools were forced to. This was the only way states were going to be forced into segregation, they were punished with loss of money for not following through, but rewarded with extra money if they did as asked. Link text -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 1965
MOST IMPORTANT: The ESEA was the most far-reaching piece of federal education legislation to date. It provided more than one billion in federal funds to education. the ESEA included five major sections or titles with the largest receiving about 80% of the funds, was title 1 which provided assistance to local school districts for the education of children from low income families. [Link text](Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 1965) -
Individuals With Disabilities in Education Act, 1975
MOST IMPORTANT: In adopting this landmark civil rights measure, Congress opened public school doors for millions of children with disabilities and laid the foundation of the country’s commitment to ensuring that children with disabilities have opportunities to develop their talents, share their gifts, and contribute to their communities. This was just the beginning of IDEA. Link text -
A Nation At Risk Reprt, 1983
MOST IMPORTANTThe report noted that our economy and national security would crumble if somethng wasnt doen to claim that American Students were plummeting academically. (uneven standards, unprepared teachers, low standards, no choices) Link text -
No Child Left Behind
The NCLB is an update to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It required that by the 2005-06 school year all states must have developed standards for what every child should know and learn in math and reading.
