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Important Events shown with ***
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Colonial Period
Hornbooks were the main books used. Most schooling was linked to the bible. Many school's were dame schools. Only the most privileged students went on to college. -
Webster's Spelling Book
Noah Webster published the first ever spelling book used in schools. Taught students how to spell, and pronounce words. -
***Thomas Jefferson
IMPORTANT EVENT -Thomas Jefferson was the first to try and create a common school system for children. He proposed that 3 years of schooling to the public for all boys and girls.This event is important because it was the beginning of schools available free to the public in history. It is still impacting education today because we now have free school for everyone. Learn more at http://dailysignal.com/2013/04/14/18th-century-advice-thomas-jefferson-on-education-reform/ -
Immigration to the States
In the 19th century,the number of immigrants grew exponentially. More than half of New York consisted of immigrants. Many of the children applied to local schools. -
Horace Mann and the Common School
Horace Mann was the secretary of Board of Education. He rode to all the schools to inspect them and saw that they were very inadequate. He proposed the idea of a new system of common school's that would be free, equal, and funded by tax dollars. -
The Great School Debates
Most of the schools in New York were Prodistent. The immigrants that attended those schools were forced to follow the schools beliefs. The immigrants demanded schools that allowed them to practice their catholic religion. These were the Great School Debates. -
Catherine Beecher
Catherine Beecher founded colleges to educate women so they could serve out west. There was an incredible growth in the amount of public schools in the states and they needed teachers. -
Civil War Ends
4 million are free to become literate. Many did still not attend school. -
***John Dewey
IMPORTANT EVENT-John Dewey is known as the father of progressive education. He stated the idea that children learn best by doing. This event is important because his method is one that we rely on heavily in our school systems currently. Learn more at http://newlearningonline.com/new-learning/chapter-2/john-dewey-on-progressive-education -
***The Gary Plan
IMPORTANT EVENT- The Gary Plan was a type of schooling where students would move from class to class and learn in an engaging way. They would learn about things that were applicable to real life situations. This event is important because at that time, this was a completely new way to run a school. We currently use this type of school system today. Learn more at https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gary-Plan -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Reverend Brown tried to enroll his daughter in a school and was denied because of race. This was taken to court and eventually made it to the supreme court. The court ruled in favor of Reverend Brown. -
Segregation is Banned
Because of Brown vs. Board of Education, segregation was now banned in all the states. This happened on May 17, 1954. Students were integrated but not teachers. Most students remained segregated. -
Civil Rights Movement
The civil rights movement was making steady gains by the 1960's. But even one decade after Brown vs. Board of education, 98% of African American students were not integrated. -
Lyndon Johnson
President Johnson was a former teacher and he believed that and equal chance in education was an equal chance at life. He created a series of federal programs helping disadvantaged students. -
***Civil Rights Act
IMPORTANT EVENT-The Civil Rights Act was a law that banned discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity in all federally funded programs. Schools would lose federal funding if they refuse to desegregate. This event is important because it allowed all different types of students to receive a well rounded education today. It still impacts education today because the law requires that all children are to be adequately educated.Learn more at http://usedulaw.com/216-civil-rights-act-of-1964.html -
***IDEA
IMPORTANT EVENT- The Individuals with Disabilities Act in 1975 was created to provide a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. This event is important because it allowed students that were not thought to be capable of learning, to be educated. This still impacts education today because students with any type of disability, receive help. Learn more at http://www.washington.edu/doit/what-individuals-disabilities-education-act
