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First Latin Grammar School
This was a school to educate young men to prepare for an university entrance -
Some Thoughts Concerning Education, by John Locke
Locke was convinced that moral education is more important than other kinds. -
Academy of Philadelphia established by Benjamin Franklin
This was the countries first medical schools and the nations first teaching hospital. -
American Spelling Book, by Noah Webster
This was a textbook made in the nineteenth century for young children. -
Young Ladies' Academy of Philadelphia
This institution was established for women's higher education in the United States. -
English Classical School (later renamed English High School)
This was the first public high school of any kind. -
New England Asylum for the Blind
This school was founded to teach those who are blind. -
Horace Mann appointed Secretary, Massachusetts State Board of Education
He overhauled the states public education system and established a series of schools to train teachers. -
Normal School opened in Lexington, Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Compulsory Attendance Act
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Department of Education created
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Brown vs. the Board of Education
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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No Child Left Behind Act