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Froebel was an important figure in early childhood education because he believed all children had unique needs. His creation of educational toys called Froebel gifts advanced his theory that children learn through play.
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Susan Blow advocated for public kindergarten. Because of her efforts, St. Louis became the first American school district to have kindergarten.
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Maria Montessori began the Montessori philosophy that is used in schools around the world today. Montessori schools believe that children should learn about things they are interested in and encourage hands-on learning.
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This association helped set standards for early childhood education. It now has over 100,000 members.
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This act stopped segregation of people of different races, ethnicities, religions, sexes, and national origins. After this law, children could go to public preschool without discrimination.
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This act helps low income children receive a free, public education. It gave money to schools to update materials and facilities. It also established school lunches.
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This program helps low-income parents and families receive literacy education. When parents are more educated, the children benefit by doing better in their academics.
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This act expands upon the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It mandates standardized testing as a way for schools to be accountable for their teaching. Schools must have adequate achievement in order to receive funding.
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is a serious risk to normally healthy infants. The campaign helped increase awareness of the danger of SIDS, especially in child care programs.
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This act helped increase access to preschool for children under the age of 4. It especially helps low-income children who might not otherwise receive an education.
