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Education in the Colonial Period
During this time there was no public schools and only the wealthy had the opportunity to receive an education. It was not uncommon to have a brutal teacher. Students were forced to memorize poetry and bible verses. -
Common Schools
The beginning of the long process to give Americans a public school education. -
The Impact of Horace Mann
Horace Mann had the greatest impact of promoting public schools. He believed that everyone should have the opportunity to receive an education. Horace introduced nice school buildings as well as educated teachers so that students could have the best education.This has impacted education today because now everyone in America has the opportunity to go to school. http://www.biography.com/people/horace-mann-9397522 -
Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th Century
In the 19th century the immigrants traveled to America which doubled the amount of people. With the new people came new religion and beliefs. This began the process of creating an education system that did not offend those who had different religious views. This is very important in the history of education because now we have an education program that caters to everyone no matter the differences. https://www.quora.com/How-has-immigration-affected-education-in-the-United-States -
The Progressive Reform Movement
The progressive movement includes the idea of a public education becoming the norm. -
Impact of John Dewey
John Dewey had the biggest impact during the progressive era of education. -
Brown Vs. Board of Education 1954
This was a very important part of our history, the supreme court declared that white and black students can go to the same public schools. It was and still is unconstitutional to segregate students from the color of their skin.This achievement made us one step closer to equal rights in which we were fighting for. https://www.nps.gov/brvb/index.htm -
Civil Rights Movement and War on Poverty
Civil rights movement was a time where America ended segregation and discrimination from race. Not only is this an important historical moment in U.S. history, it was also an important moment in educational history. This movement promoted equal rights for students to have an opportunity to an equal education regardless of the color of their skin, which continues today. http://www.civilrights.org/resources/civilrights101/desegregation.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/ -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 1965
This marks the day that elementary and secondary education became a law. President Johnson believed that "full educational opportunity" should be "our first national goal." -
Individuals with Disabilities in the Education Act, 1975
The Individuals with Disability Education Act (IEDA), guaranteed that every child with a handicapped or disability has the right to a free public education with the appropriate needs. This is important to us now because if someone is different, they still have the right to a education. I find this a power act because now every child can get the help they need to become educated and not miss out on any opportunity. http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/idea/ -
A Nation at Risk
An address from President Reagan to improve the standards of education. -
The Standards Movement
A movement of standards set for students. Curriculum and assessments were introduced to keep track of progress and expected levels students should be at. -
School Choice Movement: Charter, Schools, Vouchers
Families can choose where they want their children to receive their education that fits best for the; whether it be a public or private school. -
Growth of Standardized Testing
A test administered and scored to show where the students are in the educational "standards". -
No Child Left Behind
The most recent change made in education. It was made to improve the quality of education by funding materials, teachers, and principals. We want our students to have the best education and to be highly qualified.
