Early Childhood Education

By hersheysris
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    Sabbath Schools were popular

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    Infant Schools were up and coming

    Boston and New York
  • The first public school kindergarten in the U.S. was opened by Susan B.

    The first public school kindergarten in the U.S. was opened by Susan B.

    St. Louis, Missouri
  • The first Montessori school was opened in the U.S.

    The first Montessori school was opened in the U.S.

    Scarborough, New York
  • WPA Nursery Schools began to open

    WPA Nursery Schools began to open

    New Orleans
  • The first issue of Young Children was published by NAEYC

    The first issue of Young Children was published by NAEYC

  • Dr. Benjamin Spock published his book, Baby and Child Care.

    Dr. Benjamin Spock published his book, Baby and Child Care.

  • The launch of Sputnik occured

    The launch of Sputnik occured

    Got the U.S. to allocate federal money to improve science and math education
  • Project Head Start was born

    Project Head Start was born

    A program that provides provision (health, education, nutrition, social etc.) to low-income children and their families
  • Public Law 94-142 was passed

    Public Law 94-142 was passed

    Guaranteed a free appropriate public education to each child with a disability.

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