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In this year, Thomas Jefferson proposed a two-track educational system. In his words, for "the laboring and the learned." Scholarship would allow only a small fraction of the laboring class to advance. (timetoast). -
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Chalkboard used in schools. (pg. 186) -
History
The first public high school in the United States opened in Boston; named the Boston High School. (timetoast). -
History
Oberlin College was the first to admit women, however, these women were not allowed to earn bachelor degrees, but instead received diplomas from what was called the Ladies Course. (timetoast). -
History
The first school for teacher education opened in 1839, in Lexington, Mass. These schools were then known as "normal schools." (timetoast). -
Choice
Massachusetts passed the first mandatory attendance law. This law required students to attend school for a certain amount of time. (timetoast). -
Choice
National Teachers Association was founded. It was created by forty-three educators in Philadelphia. Eventually, NTA became National Education Association. (timetoast). -
Choice
Congress banned Native Americans from being taught in their native languages. It would take 70 years for the U.S government to overturn the law. (timetoast). -
Choice
The first Indian boarding school was established in Pennsylvania. The schools took Native Americans to off-reservation sites and taught them. (timetoast). -
Choice
In 1892, the Committee of Ten was established to create a standardized curriculum for high schools. This was done in order to help students in their future college careers. (timetoast). -
History
On May 18, 1896, the court case of Plessy v. Ferguson was decided. It uphelp the consitutionality of state segregation in public facilities. (timetoast). -
History
Age of the One-room Schoolhouse. (elearning). -
History
At the turn of the century, the American Association of Universitites promoted higher standards. This was done in order to put American universitites on the same playing field as European univiersities. (Edmund Sass). (timetoast). -
Choice
In 1919, led by John Dewey, the Progressive Education Association was founded. The aim was to reform the entire school system of America. (timetoast). -
Tech
Radios were introduced to classrooms. (elearning). -
Choice
In Tennessee, in 1925, the John Scopes, "Monkey Trial," occurred. John Scopes was charged with the crime of teaching evolution in his classroom. The trial ended with Scopes's conviction. (timetoast). -
Tech
overhead projectors initially used for US military training purposes quickly spread to schools. (elearning). -
Tech
52% of schools were using silent films and 3% were using sound films. (elearning). -
Tech
the first TV appeared in a classroom in LA. (elearning). -
History
The G.I. Bill was passed, creating educational opportunities for many soldiers. (timetoast). -
Choice
Passed by Harry S. Truman, the National School Lunch Act expands access to school lunch by making available low-cost or free lunches for low-income families. (timetoast). -
Tech
Headphones became popular in schools. (elearning). -
History
On May 17th, Brown v. Board of Education was passed, ruling over Plessy v. Ferguson. The case ruled that separate but equal schooling was unconstiutional and the desegregation process began. (timetoast). -
History
Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This act was passed as part of President Johnson's "War on Poverty." This act provided federal funding to elementary and secondary schools. (timetoast). -
Tech
Texas Instruments develops the handheld calculator. (elearning). -
History
In 1968 the National Assessment of Educational Progress was created which is the largest assessment of what students know and can do in various subject areas. (timetoast). -
History
In 1974, the Equal Education Opportunities Act was made effective. It is a federal law of the United States of America. (timetoast). -
History
After the mandation of bilingual education in 1986, the National Association of Bilingual Education was formed in 1975. (timetoast). -
History
Created by President Jimmy Carter and put into effect in 1980, the Department of Education was put into order. (timetoast). -
Tech
Microcomputers and software products being used in classrooms. (pg. 187). -
History
"A Nation at Risk" Report- High school graduates to be able to both understand and use computers. (pg. 190). -
History
A Nation at Risk is the report given for President Reagan's National Commission on Excellence and Education. (timetoast). -
Tech
The Apple Macintosh computer is developed. The ration of computers to students in US schools is 1 - 92. (elearning). -
Tech
laptops are developed and are eventually utilized as teaching tools. (elearning). -
Tech
CD-ROM disks became the new kind of storage. (elearning). -
History
Improving America's Schools Act
This law was passed during Clinton's administration. Essentially, it was the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. (timetoast). -
Tech
Faculty create instructional web pages. (elearning). -
Tech
SMART boards introduced in schools. (elearning). -
Tech
99% of schools had internet access. (elearning). -
History
Effective in January of 2002, President George W. Bush's No Child Left Behind increased federal funding for education and emphasized standards-based reform. (timetoast). -
History
No Child Left Behind Act - students must be technologically literate by the time they start high school. (pg. 190). -
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Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act. This act was passed during President George W. Bush's administration. It aimed to improve on the original IDEA Act. (timetoast). -
Tech
1 computer for every 5.3 students in US schools. (elearning). -
History
Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009. A direct response to the economic crisis, the Recovery Act has three immediate goals. (timetoast). -
History
National Education Technology Plan- "revolutionary transformation [of education] rather than evolutionary tinkering." (pg. 190). -
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1 wireless device for every 3.4 students in US schools. (elearning). -
Tech
K-12 tablet sales increase 340% from 2011 to 2012. (pg. 213) -
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1.5 million iPads provided by schools. (elearning). -
Choice
U.S. Census Bureau report disparities across racial lines when it comes to access and use of technology. (pg. 217). -
Tech
85% of adults report using the internet. (pg. 217). -
Tech
90% of students under the age of 18 have access to mobile technology. (elearning).