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Boston Latin School
The first Latin Grammar School is established. Designed for sons of certain social classes who were deemed destined for leadership positions (Church, state, or the courts) -
Harvard College
The first higher education institution in the United States. Established in Newtowne (now known as Cambridge). -
College of William and Mary
The College of William and Mary was established in Virginia. Defined as the second college in colonial America. Also Known as Thomas Jefferson's College as he attended there in March 1760. -
Young Ladies Academy
Under the Direction of John Poor, it opened in Philadelphia and became the first academy for girls in America. -
Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb
The first permanent school of the deaf in the United States. -
Asylum for the Blind
Now the Perkins School for the Blind was the first school in the United States for children with visual Disabilities. -
African Institute
Later called the Institute for Colored Youth and now referred to as Cheyney University, it is the oldest institution of higer learning for African Americans. -
Mount Holyoke Female Seminary
The first college for woman in the United States. Founded by Mary Lyon. -
Scholastic Aptitude Test
Based on the Army Alpha test. First administered on February 23, 1926 -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Part of Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty," this act provides federal funds to help "low-Income" student.
