Early Childhood Education History

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    Plutarch's Writings

    Plutarch's Writings
    Plutarch's writings in ancient Greek are some of the first to emphasize educating children. He wrote that education helps mold the character of children as they grow up.

  • "Orbis Pictus" and John Amos Comenius

    "Orbis Pictus" and John Amos Comenius
    This was the first picture book made for children. It's author, John Amos Comenius, advocated for beginning education at a young age which has led to the creation of many other branches of early childhood education.

  • John Locke and "Tabula Rasa"

    John Locke and "Tabula Rasa"
    "Tabula Rasa" is the idea that the mind begins as a blank slate. John Locke was a firm believer in this theory and stated that children develop by watching their care givers at home and experiencing the world.

  • Robert Owen's School

    Robert Owen's School
    Robert Owen opened a school for children aged 18 months to 10 years old in Scotland. His school opened years before schools similar to it opened in other parts of the world. He believed that educating children would lead to a more perfect society.

  • Horace Mann

    Horace Mann
    Horace Mann was the first secretary of the Board of Education and promoted universal public schools in the United States. His famous "principles" emphasized letting children from all backgrounds go to school and having educated teachers.

  • Elementary and Secondary Education Act

    Elementary and Secondary Education Act
    This Act created by congress has served more than 17 million children by more fully funding elementary and secondary education. Parts of the funding also aids education and education programs for low-income families.

  • The Education of All Handicapped Children Act

    The Education of All Handicapped Children Act
    An Act passed by congress requiring schools to provide free and appropriate education for children with disabilities to receive federal funding. It was the first in a series of revised laws advocating for those with disabilities.

  • Sandy Hook Shooting

    Sandy Hook Shooting
    The Sandy Hook Shooting in 2012 resulted in the death of twenty 6 to 7 year olds and six faculty members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. This event sparked lots of conversation about gun control in schools and safety training and precautions for teachers in schools.