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Colonial Period
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Harvard College
At one point of time, Harvard College was the only college available in the New England colonies. Latin grammar schools prepared upper-class boys for entrance. -
Latin Grammar School
Boston Latin Grammar School (established in April 23, 1636), was the first Latin Grammar School. The purpose of Latin Grammar Schools was to prepare upper-class boys for the entrance test for Harvard. -
Horn Book
Not a book but a wooden paddle. This paddle had a thin layer of cow's horn to protect a sheet of paper glued to the paddle. On the sheet paper was often the ABCs or the Lord's Prayer. -
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Young Nation Period
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McGruffey Readers
McGuffey Readers were the primary reading textbooks in the 19th century. Books throught the series had a mixture of poetry and prose. The books were graded from reading level. -
Monitoral System
Developed in England, monitorial system provided training for teachers. The system gave a low-cost education taught by experienced teacher. -
The Academy of Philadelphia
Established in 1747, The Academy was founded by Ben Franklin to cultivate trades. The Academy later became University of Philadelphia. -
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Progressive Period
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Postwar Period
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Modern Period
