-
Period: to
Education
-
Colonial Period (Very important)
Education in America began in the 17th century. The Colonial Period (1770-1890) is when ecucation started to become more wide-spread. Out of the 13 colonies, only the larger ones were required to build schools. During this time, the schools were highly influenced by Protestant teachings. In fact, the children learned their ABC's from a book that supports the Protestant Bible. I find this time to be of extreme importance, because this was just the beginning for American education. -
Average Lifetime School Attendance
In 1776, the average lifetime school attendance was ess than 82 days. I think it is important to look back at the beginning of education to see how far we have come since then. It's pretty crazy to see how little education was. -
Webster's Dictionary (Very important)
Webster's Dicitionary! I had no idea the dictionary started in the early 1800's! We've all heard of the Webster Dictionary, and here is the beginning. Written by Noah Webster. Around 1790, he also wrote "American Speller Book" (referred to as Blue-backed Speller) and sold over 100 million copies. This is really important, because this was the guideline for the English language. This book was used in public schools and set the standards for America's vocabulary and spelling. Very significant. -
Public Schools for ALL Children (Very important)
During the 1830-40s, Jefferson was able to open up public schools which guaranteed 3 years of schooling for all children. This was huge because there were a lot of children that were unable to attend school for one reason or another, but thanks to Jefferson ALL children were able to attend school which was supported by local tax payers and fees from parents. This, to me, is a big accomplishment for America, and for the development of education. -
Horace Mann (Very Important)
In 1837(ish) Horace Mann was hired as the first Secretary of Education. Through his journey, he wasa able to visit about 1,000 schools. After evaluating the schools, he decided schools needed to step it up! Mann wanted to make schools better to give children an equal chance at life. It shouldn't matter how wealthy you are, everyone deserves a chance. Mann was able to get teacher training, free tax support for children, and better supplies. He was known as the Father of American Education. -
American Women's Educational Association
Catherine Beecher founded the American Women's Association with a goal in mind to provide jobs for women and train them to become teachers. These women were sent West to educate and civilize young children. -
Massachusetts Abolishes Segregation
Segregation was a huge problem during the development of public schools. In 1855 Massachusetts passed a law abolishing segregation. They were the first in the nation to abolish segregation. To me, this is a very significant time because I am 100% about equality for the world, and to see Massachusetts set the standard to rid segregation is huge. It was a long time coming, and I think this was a very positive time for African American children and their parents who had high hopes for their kids. -
Public School Growth
During this time, there was a significant growth in public schools. The Cival War ended, and states were required to offer Educaton. This opened up the door for 4 million slaves to become literate, and overall, 50% of children were in public schools! This was a huge step up for the school population. -
19th Century School Reform
The USA had the most students thanks to the 19th century School Reform. During this time, to about 1930, there was over 20 million immigrants who traveled to the US (including almost 3 million children) for public education. School was known as the "American Dream". -
Progressive Education
John Dewey wrote a book called "The School and Society" which recognized the issues occuring in public schools. Throughout the early 1900's 2 million children were working across the US. Schools were dangerous, unsanitary, kids were sick and their was no medical help available. John Dewey was known as the Father of Progressive Education because he made schooling a better place for all children. State laws were made that banned child labor and promoted education, and the schools were more hospita -
Widespread of Education (Very important)
In the 1920's schools were accelerating. Across America about one new high school was built per day! I feel like this is one of the most important things because all of the struggles in the past to develop education across America, all of the wars, terrible schools, segregation, poverty, children working, and immigration all led up to the widespread of schooling available for everyone! Yes, there were still many issues in public schooling, but at least it was becoming more available. -
Civil Rights Act (Very important)
In 1964 Lyndon B Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act which banned discrimination based on sex, race, color, origin, and religion. The Act also prohibited racial discrimination in hiring, and segregation of any kind in public places. Johnson declared equality in all public schools and that schools would lose federal funding if they chose to not de-segregate in their classrooms. I find this very significant because his is one of the major turning points for de-segregation in public schools. -
Elem. and Secondary Edu, Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act was the most expansive federal bill ever signed. It was signed by Johnson in 1965. This Act geared 4 billion dollars to help disadvantaged students by offering special education centers, scholarships and grants to help improve the quality of elementary and secondary education. -
Individuals with Disability Act
Children with disabilties were now offered Free Appropriate Public Education that was customized to fit their needs and education readiness. The goal of the Indiviuals with Disablity Act was to help create an equal opportunity for children with disabilites to attend school and progress intellectually. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The NCLBA requires all schools (who receive funding from the government) to give all of their students, statewide, a standardized test once every year. The students take the same test under the same circumstances, and if the schools tests are low, certain procedures are taken to improve the edu. in the school. I think this is a great way to improve edu. throughout the US, and to determine what we can do different as educators to help our students succeed. It also reauthorized ESEA.
