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Christopher dock published the first teaching book.
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First public library opened by Ben Franklin and the Junto
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Christian Wolff describes the human mind as consisting of powers or facilities.
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The Franklin Academy replaced Latin grammar school/variety of subjects.
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Moruians, a protestant denomination from Central Europe, established the village of Salem in North Carolina. Six years later they found a school for girls which later became Salem college.
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Thomas Jefferson proposes a two-track educational system with different tracks for "The laboring and the Learned"
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Young Ladies Academy first academy for girls in America John Poor in Philadelphia
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Pennsylvania state constitution calls for free public education for poor families. Wealthy families are expected to pay for their child's schooling.