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First Education Laws: Massachusetts
This law basically was a standard to make sure that students had the ability "to read and understand the principles of religion and the capital laws of this country." -
Thomas Jefferson
MOST IMPORTANT. Thomas Jefferson also played a huge part in the education system by having a law come about that helped children have a school closer to them. He wanted all of the children to be able to read, write, and do arithmetic. This is still impacting us today because we have schools that are easy to get to for almost all students. Link text -
Secondary School Movement
The first American comprehensive (and coeducational) high school, offering both English and classical courses of study, was opened in Lowell, Massachusetts. -
Horace Mann
MOST IMPORTANT. Horace Mann did a lot for education. He did not like the fact that the family you were born into determined how much education you get. He founded and edited 'The Common School Journal,' which pointed out the flaws in the public school system. He was in the senate and secretary of the first board of education. He was a large stepping stone for free education for all students. Link text -
Frederick Douglas
He led a protest to allow black children into public schools. This led to investigations of the school houses that were for black's and the conditions they were in. -
Sarah Roberts
An African-American girl who was trying to get into a public school, but was denied. This led to a court case that banned segregated schools. -
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The growth of education after the Civil War
During this time, people were spreading out, which caused a problem for education. They needed more teachers so they taught women to go out and teach. -
The Gary Plan
MOST IMPORTANT. This was also known as 'study-work-play.' This was important because it let students build various skills in different areas. This impacted us by having students learn different skills for different work places. We still utilize this in our schools. This helps prepare them for when they are out of school.
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John Dewey
MOST IMPORTANT. John Dewey developed child centered education. He wanted children to go experience different jobs during school. This impacted our current education since we aim for a student center curriculum. We want students to be ready for the real world by teaching them skills in school. Link text -
Sputnik and NDEA
This event led to the government's first influence of education curriculum. This led to more funds to go into specific courses and subjects such as engineering, science, and math. -
Civil Rights Movement
The civil rights act of 1964 prohibited discrimination against on the basis of race, color, or nationality. This would have an impact to allow equality in education. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This led to low-income students receiving better education from title I schools. This would help fund schools to provide better education. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
MOST IMPORTANT. This had students with disabilities attend school with the least restrictive environment. It led to the students being able to work and do more than stay at home. This impacts us today for the same reasons. People with disabilities are impacting the world around us. They are feeling like they can contribute to society. Link text -
A Nation at Risk Report
This report showed that students were not getting a quality education. This set higher standards for graduating students and added an emphisis on technology. -
School Choice Movement
This movement led to low-income families to let them choose what school they wanted their children to go to.
