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Colonial Period
The colonial Period was a time of education that focused on the New England, Middle Atlantic, and Southern colonies. -
First Latin Grammar School
The First Latin Grammar School was established in 1635. The purpose of the school was to focus on white upper-class boys to prepare for Harvard College. -
Founding of Harvard College
Harvard College was founded in 1636. Harvard College qualifications such as being able to read Cicero, and speak and write Latin became relevant in 1700. -
Massachusetts Act of 1647
The Massachusetts Act of 1647 or otherwise known as the "Old Deluder Satan Act". This act made it a requirement for towns that had 50 households to hire a schoolmaster, and towns with 100 households would need a school to prepare their students to go to Harvard College. -
The New England Primer
The New England Primer was published in 1690. It was less than 90 pages that had some information from the hornbook as well as religious catechism. -
Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials were trials that accused men and women of witchcraft. Witchcraft was illegal that resulted in punishments like hangings or a prison sentence. -
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Education of Minorities
This focuses on the lack of equal opportunities provided for minorities. -
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The Young Nation Period
The Young Nation Period focused on the theme of Nationalism. It was designed to civil leaders. -
First School for Blacks
In 1794, the first black school named African Free School was opened. -
Monitorial Systems
Monitorial Systems provided training to teachers. This helped teachers prepare their students for future jobs, and more hands on experience. -
Common Schools
A common school was a elementary or primary school with the purpose that free public education that be accessed to all children. -
Massachusetts Compulsory Attendance Law
The General Law of legislation was passed in 1852. The law required attendance in school for students for at least 3 months of ages 8-14. -
Dred Scott Decison
The Dred Scott decision was ruled that a slave was not a citizen. -
The Morrill Act of 1862
This act was also known as the Land Grant College Act. This act gave land to states to develop colleges such as Kansas State University. -
Slavery Abolished
In 1865, the 13th amendment was passed which abolished slavery. -
The Loomis Chaffee School
This school was one of the first schools to disregarded the restrictive educational ways of doing things. It was chartered in 1874 by the Loomis siblings. -
Plessy Vs. Ferguson
The supreme court decision that declared "separate but equal facilities". -
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The Progressive Nation Period
This period focused on the advancement and development of industry and technology. -
Seven Cardinal Principals of Secondary Education
The seven cardinal principals of secondary education were issued by the Commission on the Reorganization of Secondary Education. These became the primary guide for education. -
American Federation of Teachers
AFT was founded in 1916 with the goals to improve teaching ability and benefits for them. -
College Entrance Exams
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) became popular around this time. It was an exam that tested your ability to succeed in college, and knowledge. -
Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner became the United Sates National Anthem in 1931. -
G.I. BIll
The G.I. Bill was passed by the congress in 1938. It helped soldiers that returning from war easily transition to return back to school. -
First Child Labor Law
This law was the first federal labor law passed in 1938 that restricted children from working and fought for children's rights. -
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Postwar Period
During this time many students and teachers needed to adapt to the war. -
National Defense Education Act
This act was passed in 1958 with the purpose to provide federal aid for education at all levels. -
Higer Education Act
This was passed to help provide funds for loans, work study, and institutional aid in postsecondary institutions. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act helped provide guidance and funds to school districts with a large number of students with disadvantages. -
Native Americans Education
They demanded control of the ways their schools were ran and taught for their children. They wanted to create a tribal styled school system. -
Title IX
Title IX was passed by President Richard Nixon in 1972. It's main purpose was to stop discrimination based on sex in education. -
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Modern Period
Modern Period in education is when Education see's improvement. -
A Nation at Risk
A Nation at Risk was an education Reform that was issued in 1983.This report issued a traditional academic model for college prep readiness. -
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
This was formed with the goal to establish standards in education for teaching and for certifying exemplary teachers for the national level. -
GOALS 2000
Goals 2000 was a set of 6 goals that was identified by the nations governors. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA made sure all children received the needed and best possible education. -
Race to the Top
President Obama introduced this program to help fund and support innovative programs to help increase student achievement.
