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EDUCATION IN THE COLONY PERIOD
Education was important in the colonies. This was mainly a family responsibility. Religion was a key element in the 13 colonies. Punishment was consider appropriate at that time. -
NOAH WEBSTER 1758-1843
He is also known as the Father of American Scholarship and Education. He made the first America dictionary.
He wrote, “Now is the time and this the country in which we may expect success in attempting changes to language, science, and government. Let us then seize the present moment and establish a national language as well as a national government.”
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1776
Although the Declaration of Independence don't talk specifically about education, it gave the foundation for the educational system. It talks about the pursuit of happiness and how that could be possible without education. -
NORTHWEST LAND ORDINANCE 1785
Recognize the importance of education, Act 3 of the document begins, "Religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged." It stipulates that a section of land in every township of each new state be reserved for the support of education. -
COMMON SCHOOLS AND HORACE MANN 1830
Horace Mann was an educator. He was the proponent of Public and Free Schools for all children. -
THE IMPACT OF JOHN DEWEY 1859-1952
John Dewey, the father of progressive education. Progressive education emphasizes the need to learn by doing. He reformed the education in the USA. -
POPULATION GROWTH AND IMMIGRATION IN THE 19th CENTURY
Immigrants wanted their children to have a better education so they can have better lives. -
THE PROGRESSIVE REFORM MOVEMENT
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SECONDARY SCHOOL MOVEMENT 1910-1940
"The American high school was the 'best policy decision of the early 20th century.' Politicians made a 'bet' that if everyone paid for school and all students could go for free then it would pay off. The result was increased efficiency in our society, a strengthened economy, and equity in society."
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CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AND THE WAR ON POVERTY ACT 1965
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BROWN vs. BOARD OF EDUCATION 1954
Brown vs. Board of Education is very important because the Supreme court found illegal segregation in the schools.
Before this due to the Jim Crow laws that mandated separation of African Americans and whites in public restroom, facilities, etc.
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ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT 1954
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A NATION RISK REPORT 1983
President Reagan said: “If an unfriendly foreign power had attempted to impose on America the mediocre educational performance that exists today, we might well have viewed it as an act of war,” “As it stands, we have allowed this to happen to ourselves.”
Before this report it was the believe that education in America was great. It change the way that people sees the educational system.
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INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT 1975
Also know as IDEA The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Is an American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that is tailored to their individual needs.
All students are entitled to a free and appropriate education .Before this law children with disabilities did not have equal education. -
THE GROWTH OF STANDARDIZED TESTING
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NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND 2001
