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Kalamazoo, Michigan, case
The courts uled that taxes could be used to support secondary schools. In Michigan, citizens already had access to free elementary schools and a state-supported university. -
Secondary School Movement
With Mann's successs in promoting public elementary schools, more and more citizens were given a basic education. In 1880, almost 10 million Americans were enrolled in elementary schools, and, at the uper levels of schooling, both private and public universities were established. -
Committee of Ten
The national education association (NEA), one of the oldest teacher organizations, established the Committee of Ten to develop a national policy for high schools. -
John Deweys most significant accomplishment
He was possibly the most influential educator of the twentieth century and probably the most controversial, Savoir of the U.S schools. -
Smith-Hughes Act
This act provided funds for teacher training and prgram development in vocational education at the high school level. -
Cardinal Principles of Secondary Education
(1) health (2) worhty home membership (3) command of fundamental acedemic skills (4) vocation (5) citizenship (6) worthy of leisure time (7) ethical character
