Timeline: History of Education and Tech

1635

First public school in 13 colonies, the Boston Latin School, opens.

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1636

Harvard College is established.

The first higher education institution opens in Newtowne, Massachusetts.
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1638

The first printing press in the Colonies is set up.

Set up at Harvard College.
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1698

First public library opens

Opens in Charles Town, South Carolina. Two years later, the General Assembly of South Carolina passes the first public library law.
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1787

The Youth Ladies Academy Opens

Opens in Philadelphia and is the first academy for girl in the colonies.

Period: 1800 to 1899

Common Schools Emerged

One teacher taught students of all ages in the same room. Students had to pay to attend. https://www.americanboard.org/blog/11-facts-about-the-history-of-education-in-america/

1801

Modern blackboard is created

Invented by James Pillans
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1817

Connecticut Asylum at Hartford for the Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons Opens

It is the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States.
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1849

Elizabeth Blackwell Graduates

Graduating from Geneva Medical College, she was the first woman to graduate from medical school.

1849

Lantern slides were introduced

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1867

Department of Education is Established

Was created to create effective school systems throughout the states.
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1879

First Indian Boarding School Opens

Opened in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with the goal of assimilating Indian children into mainstream culture. Now seen as controversial, creating alienation and "cultural dislocation"
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1884

First Practical Fountain Pen is patented

Patented by Lewis Waterman
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1918

Every state required student to complete elementary school.

In 1900, only 30 states had compulsory school for students aged 8-14.
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1919

All states have laws providing funds for school transportation.

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1920

BBC begins broadcasting educational radio programs for schools.

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1930

Progressive Education Movement becomes widespread.

Founded by John Dewey, this movement that began in the 1800s promoted the idea that schooling educates children to achieve and be active in a democratic society.
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1938

Ballpoint pen is patented

By Laszlo and Georg Biro
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1954

Brown vs. Board Supreme Court Ruling

Segregated public schools were ruled unconstitutional.
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1959

The ACT Test is first administered

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Period: 1960 to 1970

Racially segregated school systems still existed.

Despite Brown vs. Board ruling, segregation still existed in the education system until the 1970s.
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Oct 29, 1969

ARPANET is created

Created by the Defense Department and the precursor to the internet, sent its first message.
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1971