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First "Grammar" School
This school was established by the English-speaking pilgrims at Plymouth Rock; it was the first public school in America. -
Old Deluder Satan Act
This act specified that the Bible must be read in schools in order to ward off the work of the devil. -
"Literate Citizen"
This is the second established purpose of education, made popular by Benjamin Franklin; it is the notion that the common citizen should attend school so that they are able to participate in democracy. -
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Horace Mann
He is known as the father of the American public school. As a legislator and congressional representative, he was responsible for passing early laws governing education in his home state. -
Free Public School Society
This was formed in New York City, and in its 50-year history, has educated more than 600,000 students. -
The Teaching of National Identity
After the War of 1812, schools were expected to teach about national identity. -
Secondary Schools Supported with Taxes
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First Teacher-Training Institution
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Establishment of a "graded school ladder"
This concept helped gain support for the first tax-supported elementary schools. -
Establishment of Public Colleges and Universities
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Michigan Supreme Court Case
This made public taxation for secondary schools universal. -
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Committee of Ten
They desired to coordinate secondary education programs by giving a college entrance requirements, and recommended a standard set of high school courses and attached a unit of measure to each course.