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1600-1776 the American colonial period
Most schools focused on basic reading, writing, simple math, and religion. Some were educated beyond elementary. -
Puritans and What They Found Important
In New England colonies they believed in the importance of religious education. -
Establishment of Harvard University
The universities and colleges were Harvard University and College of William & Mary that were founded in this period. -
Idea of an Apprentice
The idea of an apprentice is someone who learns a skilled trade by watching and helping an expert in that trade. -
How Quakers Felt About School
Quakers thought everyone should be educated and were tolerant of others’ religious beliefs. -
Ben Franklin's Role in Education
Ben Franklin was an important leader in the new American colonies;And he also worked to educational opportunities. -
Education in the Southern Colonies
In the Southern Colonies education wasn’t considered a function of government. -
Thomas Jefferson's Role in Education
Thomas Jefferson was one of the most brilliant individuals in history,and he also established an American educational system. -
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1776-1840 the American Early National Period
Teachers were considered as professionals because they were able to go to colleges instead of actual schools,and also that actual schools should focus more on students' education. -
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1840-1880 the American Common School Period
The American Common School Period brought more changes in how subjects were taught than in which subjects were taught. They also gave the same education to people from different levels of society. -
Horace Mann's Role in Education
Horace Mann became the first secretary of the State Board of education in Massachusetts. -
Morrill Act
The Morrill Act gave federal land to establish colleges in every state. -
Education of African Americans
A very few enslaved African-American are able to read and write. Many African-Americans faced so many obstacles, socially and economically. Not many African-Americans schools existed. -
the Emergence of career Technical education 1879
The situation of school during the great depression was bleak and public schools faced shortage of cash since a lot of citizens were unable to pay their taxes. -
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1880-1921 the American Progressive Period
Many teachers grew unhappy by the emphasis on standardization,because they wanted more freedom in the classroom,which in 1880 a notable change during this time was that they opened up thousands of public schools. -
John Dewey's role
John Dewey was a leading voice for progressive education during the time he was a philosopher, psychologist, and writer. -
Maria Montesorri role 1920
Maria Montessori was Italy’s first ever female doctor to find ways to help children who had a hard time learning. -
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1920 and the Great Depression
The influence of the progressive movement in education,however ,continued throughout this period. -
Dick and Jane 1930
Often known as the ‘’Dick and Jane’’ books,these books taught basic reading skills with simple stories about a family.From the 1960s ,over 85 million students used these textbooks.As with the McGuffey’s Readers before them,their widespread use helped standardize education