Historical Roots of Education within the U.S.

By gaperez96
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    Colonial Period(1607-1775)

    1. The roots of American educational system are established.
    2. Education reserved for wealthy white males.
    3. Seeds planted for public support of education.
    4. Religion at the core of education.
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    Early National Period(1775-1820)

    1. The constitution removes formal religion from the schools and establishes state responsibility in education.
    2. The principle of separation of church and state established.
    3. Control of education given to the states, rather than to the federal government.
    4. Education viewed as crucial for furthering the national interest
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    Common school movement(1820-1865)

    1. Free public schooling becomes accesible to most students.
    2. Access to tax-supported education for all established.
    3. Grade levels introduced in elementary schools.
    4. Normal schools created to prepare teachers.
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    The Modern Era(1946-Present)

    1.Schools become instruments of national purpose and social change.
    2. Head Start
    3.The Civil Rights Movement
    4. Equity for Women

  • Colonial Period (1607-1775)

    1.Education reserved for wealthy white males
    2.Seeds planted for public support of education
    3.Religion at the core of education
    4.The roots of American educational system are established

  • Early National Period(1775-1820)

    1.The Constitution removes formal religion from the schools and establishes state responsibility in education.
    2.The principle of separation of church and state established.
    3Control of education given to the states, rather than to the federal government.
    4.Education viewed as crucial for furthering the national intersest.

  • Common school movement(1820-1865)

    1. Free public schooling becomes accesible to most students.
    2. Access to tax-supported education for all established
    3. Grade levels introduced in elementary schools.
    4. Normal schools created to prepare teachers.