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Oct 31, 1517
Martin Luther
He nailed the 95 Theses to the door of Wittenberg Castle Church. This was the start of the Reformation of the Catholic Church. This also signified everything that were to follow including translating the Bible to German in 1534.
The bible translation marked a huge milestone in allowing everyone to read the bible in their own language and learn in their own native language. Encouraged schools to teach children how to read. -
John Locke
In December 1689, his Essay Concerning Human Understanding was published which was the beginning of him discribing children are a blank slate. As society, we write parts into the child, and they no longer are a blank slate through various experiences.
All the differences in children are a result of the various environments children grow up in--home, school, socioeconomic, and experiences. -
Robert Owen Infant School
The First Infant School was opened in New Lanark. Robert Owen was influencial in the infant care system. He believed society and individuals could shape children by the various environments children are placed in. He believed if one could control the circumstances and outcomes, then a perfect society could be formed. Having great teachers and a great environment could have a better influence on children in hopes to have better adults and a better society eventually. -
National Defense Education Act (NDEA)
Pres. Eisenhower signed a law that provided federal funing for schools to help increase the educational curriculum and help with "life skills" after school. It also provided extra funding for science, technology, engineering, and math and foreign language education in reaction to the Soviet Union's Spuinik satellite. This was a first step in dirastically increasing the education system in America especially when it came to encouraging individuals to continue their education after high school. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This was a landmark because it was one of the most expansive federal bills ever passsed at the time in relation to education. President Johnson wanted all children no matter what the socioeconomic background of the family was to attend an adequate school. Schools were given regulations on what needed to be done, and title 1 schools were given extra money to meet the now rigerous standards to better educate their children. -
Project Head Start
Head Start was implemented during the summer by President Johnson. This was to address the need to all children having access to Early Education. This was part of his "War on Poverty" which addressed all children in the poverty areas, they are given access to appropriate education to prepare them for Kindergarten that fall. The children also received dental and medical checks. All in hopes to give these children a better future through better education which they can pass on to their children. -
Civil Rights 1964 Amendments Title IX
This amended the education portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Its purpose was to stop discrimintion based on sex in sports. If the activty received Federal funding, no one could be denied participation or benefits because of their sex. This included admissions, financial aid, academic support etc. -
Americans With Disabilities Act 1990
First thing to address not discriminating for employment, public services, public accommodations, and telecommunications for people with disabilities. Reauthorization of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act 1975. To receive federal funding schools must implement policies that all children have access to free and appropriate education. Blends Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Special Education, inclusion and differentiated instruction are part of the foundation of IDEA. -
No Child Left Behind
This act is a reactivation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The purpose is to make sure that all children have access to high-qulaity education and to meet the required state academic achievement standards. It holds schools to high standards and accountable of making sure their students meet certain requirements in order to receive funding. It has a high focus on Title 1 schools to focus on equal education opportunity no matter what the socio economic status of the area is.