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Migration of the Puritans
This event is very significant because it revealed that there was/is a need for an education system. The Puritans migrated intending to practice the religion they desired, which led to the development of schools. For Puritans, the bible was the main intellectual factor, but throughout the Colonial Period, sciences began being integrated into learning. This is evident because it shows there was no distinction between church and state, also how religion was the driving force that began education. -
Rapid Growth of High Schools Throughout the U.S
The upbringing of high schools played a large role in education during the Early National time period because they were established with subjects that were related specifically to the students adult lives. The expansion of high schools increased rapidly. By 1890, 2,500 high schools were established. Benjamin Franklin valued science and realized how effective high schools would be throughout the entire U.S. This is significant in understanding how high schools began preparing us for adult life. -
The Progression of Normal Schools and Horace Mann's Contributions
Horace Mann's contributions to normal schools are very significant to education today. These schools allowed for every man, rich and poor alike, to earn an education. Normal schools also supported teaching as a profession and viewed classrooms as a laboratory for learning, which is still represented in schools today. Without Horace Mann, every child would not be entitled to an education, without money as a limitation. These ethical norms, founded with normal schools are still existent today. -
Dynamic Change: Changing the Fate of African Americans in the Education System
The progressive time period was beneficial in the sense that it allowed black men to have the same educational opportunities that white men had. At this time, prior enslaved black men were also able to possess a classical college education, to be teachers, businessmen and craftsmen like white leaders. W.E.B DuBois and Booker T. Washington came up with the idea that learning should be hands on and not only taught through theories and abstract ideas. These ideas are still used in classrooms today. -
Federal Aid for Higher Education
This factor is very helpful for many students. There are and were many different ways to receive funds, whether through grants, loans, scholarships, or different organizations. This started after the Civil War when servicemen received money from the G.I Bill, to further their education. Since this occurred, many associations were set up to help students get the education they want, without money being the reason they couldn't. This is significant because we still use these systems today.
