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Permissive Era
The US government allowed public schools to be founded during this era as long as they were approved by the voters in that area. -
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Horace Mann
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Catharine Beecher
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Laura Towne
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Encouraging Era
The US government started to support for the creation of schools during this era. Also, taxes were boosted to fund the new schools. Although the formation of new schools was now supported, it was not required by the government and parents did not push their children to be educated. -
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Compulsory Era
The US government urges new school districts to be formed, higher taxes to provide for public schools, and better curriculums. Furthermore, specific ages were advised to attend their local school. -
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John Dewey
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Freedom/School Choice Era
New options for education are now available. These include homeschooling, scholarships, and charter schools.