Early Childhood Education History Timeline Mary Tallman ECE101

By MLT-ECE101

  • First kindergarten opens

    The first kindergarten opened in Bad Blankenburg, Germany. The founder, Friedrich Wilhelm Froebel, is known as the “father of the kindergarten.” The word kindergarten means “garden of children.” Froebel compared children to flowers and he wanted a place where they could open or “unfold” like flowers. He believed that children learn through play.
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    Early Childhood Education History Timeline - Mary Tallman (ECE101)

  • First Montessori school opens

    The founder, Maria Montessori, opened the first school in Rome called Case dei Bambini, which means “children’s house.” Montessori believed children learned best in a free choice, hands on environment, and in classrooms that consisted of various ages. The children learn from and help one another while the teacher is available to assist if needed. The teacher chooses the activites and also sets the limits and orderliness of the classroom. The Montessori Method is used throughout America.

  • National Defense Education Act (NDEA)

    The Soviets launch of the first satellite called the Sputnik caused the United States to fear Russia would harm the U.S. and would also spread communism. The National Defense Education Act (NDEA) was created to give schools more money to spend on science and other subjects so that the U.S. could keep up with Russia and other countries as a world leader. It is believed by many that this Act was the beginning of federal standards in our education system.

  • The Civil Rights Act of 1964

    The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was created to protect the constitutional rights of people in public facilities and in public education. The 1960s era allowed the federal government to become more involved in education and it is thought to have permanently changed the course of education.

  • The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (book)

    The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was created to help low-income families. A section of this Act is called Title 1 which provides free or reduced prices for lunches. It also allows for additional support in core subjects such as math and reading.

  • The Education of All Handicapped Children Act

    The Education of All Handicapped Children Act (EAHC) was created by Congress to allow children with disabilities a free education. States could not receive federal funding unless they developed and implemented policies to accommodate persons with disabilities.

  • The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    The Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was created to replace the Education of All Handicapped Children Act and was revised in 1997 and 2004, and is current legislature. This Act was created so that classrooms and curriculum be developed to be inclusive to children with learning disabilities. This allows for diversity in classrooms.

  • No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

    The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) is the “reauthorization” of The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and holds states accountable through testing. There are standards that each state uses to specify what children should know and do. The funding is provided for those states that achieve high test scores and meet criteria for accountability standards.