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Education in the Colonial Period
Boys were taught a broad variety or topics while girls were taught only what would be useful in the home. The bible was used to teach as well as hornbooks. -
Northwest Land Ordinance
This was a huge event in American history where the United States sold land to create a revenue stream and develop the west. It played a huge role in funding public education. Certain sections 16 and later 36 of each township were set aside for school maintenance. -
The Impact of Horace Mann
Was appointed secretary of the board of education. He was a founder of common schools. He lengthened the school year and improved education. He created a training system for teachers. -
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The Impact of John Dewey
Credited for progressive education John Dewey had a huge impact on our educational system for today. He focused on 5 theoretical standpoints, What education is, what school is, the subject matter or education, the nature of method and the school and social progress. Progressive education evolved into the norm. It is still impacting us today because he set the tone for educational philosophies. -
The Measurement Movement
A movement where tests and measurement guides were pushed in education. This was a long battle to prove the value of these tests. These include things like IQ and stamford tests. This was for educational improvement. -
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The Impact of WW2
Education took a huge budget loss due to the war. A lot of resources were reallocated to the war and education took a backseat with other social programs. -
The Civil Rights Movement & The War on Poverty
Beginning shortly after the war, the movement to create an equal right for education was established. The inequality suffered through the war launched this movement. This movement is so important to todays educational system. We have established rights for all students that continue today. We as teachers play a vital role in upholding these rights to all our students. -
Brown vs. Board of Education (most important)
A historically monumental moment in education history. The warren court unanimously decided that "separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." This overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson and schools were required to integrate. This changed education and it played a huge role in how education evolved and to this day sets the tone for what rights our student have. (http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment) -
Sputnik and National Defense Education Act
Funded education in the technological fields. It was developed with the idea that America was falling behind in scientific advances in the Soviet Union. Sputnik (1957) sparked this change because we were behind in the space race. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Most Important)
Created to have government fund primary and secondary education. It created equal opportunities for education. It is so important still today because it is a huge part of why our education system is set up the way it is. Every 5 years the government reauthorizes this act. The act also was important in its efforts to close the achievement gap by providing each student with a fair education. The following link shows how this act has influenced todays education still.
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Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA)
Students with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate education. It is consisted of various parts inclusding IEP (individualized education program) , FAPE, safeguards, LRE (least restrictive environment), and parent and teacher participation. -
A Nation at Risk Report (Most Important)
The report pointed to various under achievements in American education. It pointed out how the current condition was not creating individuals ready to join the workplace. A commission of 18 people was created to address the issues and propose solutions. This event impacted education to this day. It snowballed a lot of reform such as the standards movement. It addressed real problems with education that we are still solving to this day.
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The Standards Movement (Most Important)
Started with the Nation at Risk until modern day. The standards movement called for clear and concise standards in which to measure students by. This clearly has an impact on education to this day because we use things like UEN common core.
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School Choice Movement: Charter Schools, Vouchers( Most Important)
One of the most controversial topics that brings to light choice and what kind of education should be available to a child? There are many ideas out there and both liberal and conservative. Vouchers are usually seen as not a great option. This topic seems to widen the opportunity gap. This is a topic that will impact todays schools still as some students may come from these programs or not even have access to it.
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No Child Left Behind
Proposed by George W. Bush and was a program that required schools that received public funding to take standardized tests. Depending how the school tested, certain actions would be taken. Its objective was to make available to all students a quality education.
