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American Education System

By mrsjweyer

  • First Public School

    Although there were schools since the time of the 13 colonies, the first public school, Boston Latin School, opened. 11 facts about the history of education in america. (2015, July 1). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from American Board Blog
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  • "Larger" Towns Need Schools

    When a town reached 50 families, the court of the Massachusettes Bay Colony deemed it mandatory for that town to have a public school. Werrell, B. (2014, July 3). 50 facts and events in u. S. Education history. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Connections Academy
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  • State Control

    Control of educational decisions gets transferred from the federal government to each individual state. Werrell, B. (2014, July 3). 50 facts and events in u. S. Education history. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Connections Academy
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  • First Public High School

    Boston English was the first public high school in America. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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  • First Kindergarten Class

    Margarethe Schurtz is credited with founding the first kindergarten class. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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  • National Teacher's Association

    Today called the National Education Association, it began in Philadelphia. Werrell, B. (2014, July 3). 50 facts and events in u. S. Education history. Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Connections Academy
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  • Legal Segregation

    Segregation of colored and whites in the south is deemed lawful after the famous Plessy vs Ferguson Supreme Court Case. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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  • First Public Junior High

    Opening in Berkeley, California came America's first public junior high school. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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  • Completion of Elementary School Years

    Each state in the US required children to complete Elementary School. 11 facts about the history of education in america. (2015, July 1). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from American Board Blog
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  • National School Lunch Program

    Providing free and reduced lunches started as a way to provide food for low-income families. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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  • Segregation Outlawed

    Another Supreme Court case, changes segregation to be illegal. This case was Brown vs Board of Education Topeka. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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  • Home Schooling Permitted

    Beginning in the 1980s but taking until 1990, all US states being permitting Home Schooling. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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  • First Online High School

    Making it possible for students to access a high school education online. It was called CompuHigh. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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  • No Child Left Behind

    11 facts about the history of education in america. (2015, July 1). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from American Board Blog
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  • Common Core Standards

    Common core standards for school subjects came into effect to insure equal education across the board. Historical timeline of public education in the us. (2006, April 13). Retrieved October 23, 2019, from Race Forward
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