Interactive Timeline

Curriculum Trends

Period: Aug 25, 1636 to Aug 25, 1900

Harvard University

Sep 8, 1636

https://www3.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/harvard.html http://socialtransformation2011.org/?p=454

College of William and Mary

Feb 8, 1639

https://www.wm.edu/offices/deanofstudents/services/studentconduct/studenthandbook/history_of_the_college/index.php

Yale University Founded

Oct 9, 1701

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/yale-university-is-founded-oct-9-1701-98005.html

First English Academy

Jan 1, 1751

This academy provided a classical curriculum with a modern twist. Benjamin Franklin wanted to offer practical skills, focusing on math, philosophy, and languages
http://www.archives.upenn.edu/histy/features/1700s/acad_curric.html

Young Ladies Academy

Jan 1, 1787

The opening of The Young Ladies Academy was an important milestone in education for women. The Young Ladies Academy opened in 1787 and was the first all female academy established in America.
https://www.nwhm.org/online-exhibits/education/1700s_3.htm

First Public High School

Jan 1, 1821

The English High School of Boston, Massachusetts is one of the first public high schools in America, founded in 1821. Originally called The English Classical School, it was renamed The English High School upon its first relocation in 1824https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_English_High_School