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The Pilgrims
The first settlers came to America to sought religious freedom in the New World. The Pilgrims sailed from England on the Mayflower in September 1620. The ship eventually landed in Cape Cod, in present-day Massachussetts. They found settlement in Plymouth and made direct contact with Native Americans in 1621. The Pilgrims. (2009). Retrieved August 22, 2015, from http://www.history.com/topics/pilgrims -
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Boston Latin School
Boston Latin School is the oldest school in America. It was founded in April 23, 1635. The establishment of the school was influenced by Reverend John Cotton. He wanted to create the Free Grammar School in Boston, England in which Latin and Greek were taught. BLS History. (n.d.). Retrieved August 21, 2015, from http://www.bls.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=206116&type=d -
First Higher Education Institution
In September 8, 1636, Harvard was established by vote of the Great and General Court of the Masachussetts Bay Colony. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States. History| Harvard University. (n.d.). Retrieved August 29, 2015, from http://www.harvard.edu/about-harvard/harvard-glance/history -
John Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding
John Locke wrote the Essay Concerning Human Understanding which focuses on analyzing the foundation of human knowledge and understanding. Locke's views concerning knowledge and learning has greatly influenced today's education. An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. (n.d.). Retrieved August 29, 2015, from https.//www.marxists.org/reference/subject/philosophy/works/en/locke.htm -
The English Academy
In 1751, Benjamin Franklin helped in founding the First English Academy in Philadephia. Franklin established an education that stressed practical skills that would impact students in their chosen field. He also advocated the teaching of all classes in English with emphasis on mathematics and natural philosophy (Science).
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U.S. Department of Education
In 1867, U.S. Department of Education was created to collect information and establish ffective school systems. The mission of the Department of Education is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access (U.S.Department of Education, 2012).
Federal Role in Education. (2012). Retrieved August 28, 2015, from http://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/fed/role.html -
Ivan Pavlov
1903 - Ivan Pavlov's discovery of classical conditionioning remains one of the most important in psychology's history. The conditioning process remains important today for numerous applications, including behavioral modification and mental health. Cherry, K. (n.d.). Pavlov's Dogs and the Discovery of Classical Conditioning. Retrieved August 28, 2015 from http://psychology.about.com/od/classicalconditioning/a/pavlovs-dogs.htm -
Bloom's Taxonomy
In 1956, Benjamin Bloom and several colleagues created a framework for categorizing educational goals known as Bloom's Taxonomy. This framework has been applied by generations of K-12 teachers and college Instructors in their teaching. Bloom's Taxonomy focused on six major categories: Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation. Armstrong, P. (2015). Bloom's Taxonomy. Retrieved from http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/ -
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with disabilities Act (IDEA) Public Law 105-17 states that children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education and that each child's education will be planned and moitored with individualized education program. Driscoll, A., & Nagel, G. (2010, July 20). Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/individuals-disabilities-education-act/ -
No Child Left Behind
In 2002, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law was approved by Congress and signed by President George W. Bush. The goal of NCLB is to increase academic achievement and provide high quality education for all students. No Child Left Behind. (n.d.). Retrieved August 28, 2015, from www.K12.wa.us/esea/NCLB.aspx
