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Education in the Colonial Period
Education in the Colonial period was very limited. Minorities and poor families were usually not educated at all. The only education available to them was an apprenticeship. Wealthy children would usually get private education from a tutor. Aside from these things middle class children would go to a day care of sorts. The education we know today did not exist.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/education-in-colonial-america.html
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The impact of Jefferson, Rush, and Webster
18 June 1779 Jefferson wanted to pass a bill for "More General Diffusion on Knowledge." He started the idea that we should have schools for everyone. This brought forward Rush and Webster.
Benjamin Rush in 1786 wanted a new education for women. Noah Webster was a teacher who created the 1783 Blueback Speller.
http://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-02-02-0132-0004-0079
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The Impact of Horace Mann
Horace Mann was a Politician, and secretary of Education. He reviewed physical facilities and thought there should be change. He said schools should be supported by taxes, kids of all ages can attend and the teacher should be the ring master. "Father of Common Schools."
http://www.biography.com/people/horace-mann-9397522#the-educational-reform-movement-begins
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Common Schools
From about 1830-1900. The beginning of the schooling system initiated by Horace Mann.
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Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th century
Immigration wave from European colonies. The "American Dream" was to get an education. From 1870-1900. In 1900 about 50% of children were in school.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/immigration-in-industrial-america-and-the-rise-of-nativism.html
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Secondary School Movement
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The Impact of John Dewey
Progressive Education Reform, learning through doing.
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The Impact of WW2
The war caused serious problems for education. Many teachers left the classroom to fight in the war. The passing of the National Service Act in December 1941 changed the situation it recruited single women to teach.
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Brown vs. Board of Education, 1954
Ended legal segregation in schools. http://www.civilrights.org/education/brown/
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Sputnik and NDEA, 1957-58
Eisenhower created the National Defense Education Act. A lot of federal money went towards education to better it in America.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 1965
A really important Act that funds Primary and Secondary Education. Professional development, materials, and resources are made available. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_and_Secondary_Education_Act -
The Civil Rights Movement & The War on Poverty
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Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, 1975
Establishes the IEP plan for all children with disabilities.
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A Nation at Risk Report, 1983
President Reagan's report to raise the standards and better education.
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No Child Left Behind, 2001
No child left behind signed by President Bush to increase academic achievement by students.
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