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First Education Laws, Massachusetts: Law of 1647
This law placed a new emphasis on the importance of education and ordered every township of 50 household to provide a teacher to teach reading and writing, and all townships of 100 or more households to establish a grammaer school. -
Common Schools
(1770-1890) Common schools were established to replace public schools. They were free of charge and provided the highest quality of education to draw in both rich and poor students. -
Impact of Jefferson, Rush, and Webster
(1779-1828) Created system of public schools to provide the masses with basic education necessary to ensure good goernment, public safety, and happiness. The primary pupose of education should be the inculcation of patriotism. Creation of the American Dictionary of the English Language. -
Impact of Horace Mann
Known as the "Father of American Education", Horace Mann was the spokesperson for the common school movement. He campaigned to increase public support for education and public awareness of the problems facing education and had a firm belief that education was the right of every child. -
Committee of Ten
The Committee of Ten was an effort (led by Charles Eliot, president of Harvard University). This effort recommended an early introduction to the basic subjects and uniform subject matter and instruction for both college-bound and terminal students with few elivtives. Carnegie Unit was also brought about by this effort. -
Impact of John Dewey
(1900-1920) John Dewey was know as the "Father of Progressive Education". What made his work so influencial was his child-centered approach to education and push for interdisciplinary curriculum. -
Progressive Reform Movement
(1890-1920) MOST IMPORTANT. This movement was heavily focused on the child as a whole. During this time, schools began implementing learning by doing, exercising both bodies and minds, encourageing exploration through fieldtrips. This was a very child-centered techniqued, as brought about by John Dewey. -
Measurement Movement
During this movement there was a significant push to measure student growth and intelligence. Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon developed an intelliegence test, or quotient, that measured the "mental age" of children. This became a permanent part of American education. -
Secondary School Movement
(1910-1940) During this time, the success of high school for boys led to education reformenrs to push for a high school for girls. This movement became increasingly popular as industry and the economy experienced growth. The goal of this movement was to provide further education for all students and decrease the high illiteracy rate. -
Civil Rights Movement
(1954-1968) Movement to obtain civil rights and equality for black Americans. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
MOST IMPORTANT. This trial led to the court ruling that segregation in public schools contradicted the 14th amendment and was therefore unconstitutional. It called for an immediate desegragation and led to the civil rights movement. Because of this case we continue to strive for equality among all students in the classroom. -
Elementary and Sencondary Education Act
MOST IMPORTANT. ESEA was established to fund education and provide equal opportunity for education among all students. This act also established to provide materials that support an excellent level of educational achievement and we continue to strive for today. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
MOST IMPORTANT. This act enabled students with disabilities to recieve a quality education that is suitable for their unique needs. Students with disabilities are able to grow and experience equal educational opportunities. Today we are still able to provide education to those with disabilities, and help them experience learning without limiting bounds. -
Nation at Risk Report
MOST IMPORTANT. This report has heavily influenced today's public school environment and expectations. It is an attempt to identify and address the issues in schools that are limiting student achievement. Some of the most influencial changes include higher standards for graduation, standardized testing, longer school days and years, increased courses in traditional subjects, and many more. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act was placed to benfit disadvantaged students and provide them with equal opportunity to achieve and improve learning and close the achievement gap among students.
