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Education in the Colonial Period
Different colonies believed in different things. Education was taught differently throughout the different colonies according to beliefs. -
First Education Laws: Massachusetts
The first laws were being created. Laws were requiring schools in towns with bigger populations. -
Impact of Jefferson
Jefferson was the first to propose radical ideas and a plan of education for everyone. He wanted education to help the democracy and for citizens to have basic understanding. -
Impact of Webster
Webster created the first American textbook. He was called the "Schoolmaster of the Republic." -
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Monitorial schools, Charity Schools, and Infant Schools
These alternative ways of schooling show how the nation was searching for a educational system for the developing country. -
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Population growth and immigration in the 19th century
Many people immigrated from other countries to America during the 19th century. People came to America for better opportunities. -
Impact of Horace Mann
Horace Mann is considered the "Father of American Education." Proposed public schools to be funded with tax dollars. Today schools are funded with tax dollars his proposal led to the system that it is today.
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The first legal case concerning integration and Sarah Roberts
Sarah Roberts father wanted to enroll Sarah in a better school closer to home. Her application was denied because of her race, her father sued the city Sarah was the plaintiff. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
The progressive reform movement in education aimed to make schools more sanitary, open to air and sunlight, basic health care availability, and food services. The aim of this reform was to make the child the center of the educational process. Education today focuses the child at the center of education.
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Growth of Education after the Civil War
At the end of the Civil War four million Americans became free to get an education and become who they want. -
Frederick Douglas's Role in Education
Frederick said schools shouldn't be segregated. He helped parents decide how to protest inequality. -
Impact of John Dewey
John Dewey is considered the "Father of Progressive Education." He believed in learning by doing, exercising the body and brain, and venturing out of classes to see the world of work and nature. He believed in child center education. Today we still believe these same things.
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Brown vs. Board of Education
Launched and increased pace desegregation of public schools. -
The impact of the Civil Rights Movement
Different titles were created that forbade discrimination based on race. The goal was to desegregate schools and integrate them with all races. Today we still see the positive effects of the civil rights movement.
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Elementary and secondary education act
The elementary and secondary education act emphasized accountability and high standards. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
The individuals with disabilities act ensures students with disabilities are entitled to a free public education. Their education is tailored to their specific needs. -
The Standards Movement
The standards movement aims for clear measurable standards for all students. -
A Nation at Risk Report
A Nation at Risk was President Reagans plan for reform in education. He proposed higher standards for graduation, more courses of traditional subjects, longer school day/year, and more homework. -
School Choice Movement: Charter Schools, Vouchers
The school choice movement offers families and students alternatives to publicly provided schools. Alternatives include Carter schools and vouchers. -
Growth of Standardized Testing
Standardized testing is the most commonly used and well known form of testing in the United States. -
No Child Left Behind
The no child left behind act affects the tests students take, the training of teachers, and the way money is spent on education. It requires states to develop standards for what students should known and learn in reading and math.
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