K12

Defining Moments of Pubic Education

By towerhall

  • First State Board of Education created

    First State Board of Education created
    First State Board of Education appointing Horace Mann as its secretary. Mann promoted the idea that education should be free, universal and should not be lead by one religious or political group. Mann became known as "The Father of American Education"
    Kaplan, L. (2015). Educational Foundations, 2nd Edition. p.127[BryteWave]. Retrieved from https://shelf.brytewave.com/#/books/9781285968292/

  • National Education Association is formed

    National Education Association is formed
    A group of 43 teachers met in Philadelphia to unite under the idea of improving the learning environment for students and teachers. NEA has sought to unite teachers and students to engage in a stronger learning experience for over 150 years and continues today to be a unifying force in the field.
    “Answering the Call: The History of NEA, Part 1.” NEA, www.nea.org/archive/11608.htm.

  • Committee of Ten and Committee of Fifteen

    Committee of Ten and Committee of Fifteen
    NEA forms the committee of Ten to create a standard education for high school students. The committee of ten worked on setting a core curriculum for students to prepare them for college studies. Committee of Fifteen was focused on elementary education. The focus was on subject centered education for students to prepare them for the educational experience.
    Kaplan, L. (2015). Educational Foundations, 2nd Edition. p.142[BryteWave]. Retrieved from https://shelf.brytewave.com/#/books/9781285968292/

  • Brown vs Board of Education

    Brown vs Board of Education
    In a land mark case Plessy Vs. Ferguson was over turned and the "separate but equal" ideal in education was in and of itself unequal. This allowed African Americans the ability to seek an equal education. The integration of schools has sought to increase a more diverse learning environment.
    Kaplan, L. (2015). Educational Foundations, 2nd Edition. p.151 [BryteWave]. Retrieved from https://shelf.brytewave.com/#/books/9781285968292/

  • Education for All Handicapped Children Act

    Education for All Handicapped Children Act
    This act allowed for equal education to students with disabilities. This has been amended several times and in 1990 became Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This has shaped K-12 education by creating stronger diversity and help students understand the value of humans with disabilities.
    Kaplan, L. (2015). Educational Foundations, 2nd Edition. p.159[BryteWave]. Retrieved from https://shelf.brytewave.com/#/books/9781285968292/