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In 1635, the Boston Latin School became was the first school to open out of the 13 colonial colonies. They focused mainly on values like family, religion, and community. Girls were taught to read but hardly ever taught to write. -
In 1636, Harvard University opened in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard is known for being the oldest college in the United States, and is known for it's prestige academics. -
Noah Webster developed a book for spelling, this set spelling and grammar standards in the United States. The book was “Blue-Backed Speller,” it was published in 1783. -
Mid 1800's, Education became the main focus of public school. -
Noah Webster created another "American Dictionary of the English Language." This influenced America's dialect, the book was published in 1828. -
In 1837, Massachusetts created the first Board of Education. The state had established free public schools for every grade, the education structure was started by Horace Mann, a state legislator. -
By 1900 school was mandatory for students ages 8-14 in 31 out of the 50 states. In 1918 school was required for all students in all states.
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Social Issues began, despite the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling, the United States had racially-segregated schools through the 1960s. -
Migrant Education Program was established in 1966 to meet the educational and social needs of migrant children.
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1970s, legislators passed acts to prohibit discrimination against race and gender.
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