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The History of Education
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First Public School
-Boston Latin School was established on April 23, 1635.
-School was made up of 7th to 12th students.
-Boys only school until 1877.
-Four signers of the Declaration of Independence attended Boston Latin.
-Benjamin Franklin statue was made 1856.
-Awarded The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2011. -
John Locke
-British Philosopher, Oxford Academic, and Medical Researcher.
-WIdely known in today's American history.
-1963 Locke published "Some Thoughts of Concerning Education".
-Three-pronged holistic approach to education.
1) Control of bodily exercise and maintence of physical health.
2) Development of a virtuous character.
3) The training of the mind through practical and useful acedemic curriculm. -
Benjamin Franklin
-Born Jan 17, 1706.
-Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politicain, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor and civic activist.
-Founding Fathers of the United States.
-1731 Library Company of Philadelphia. -
Louis Braille
Created the Braille system that we use today
Revolutionized education for the visually impaied -
Perkins School for the Blind
Founded in 1829
Home to both Hellen Keller and Laura Bridgman
Manufactures Braillers as well -
Edward Lee Thorndike
Was an American psychologist who helped lay the scientific foundation for modern educational psychology. -
John Dewey
American philosopher, psychologist whose ideas have been influential in education and social reform. He was also a mojor voice of Progressive Education. -
Little Rock Nine
Governor banned them.
National Guard blockage.
Mayor asked for help.
Eisenhower set up military escorts. -
Columbine
Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold.
12 students and 1 teacher.
Murder suicide.
Increase in school security. -
No Child Left Behind (Bush)
Assessments required in basic skills.
Each state develops its own standards.
Proposed and signed by Bush.
Funding for standardized testing.
Schools need to meet standards to keep funding.
