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Father of Education
Horace Mann helped pave the way for the first common school where everyone received an education. The idea of educating our youth to prepare them for society. Mann also took a huge step by saying the student was the learner and each child was different. (Kaplan & Owning, 2015, page 130) This was a more progressive way of thinking back in the 1800's. This method of each child learn different is used today. It is important for teachers to see each child as an individual. -
Child Study Movement
The child study movement was a breakthrough in the studies of how children's minds and personality develop. Stanley Hall believed that a child's psychological life and behaviors develop through a series of stages. (Kaplan & Owning, 2015, page 137) Educators now can use this study to base their instructional practices. They can adapt to the students needs and have it be more effective learning. This method is still used today. -
Equal means Equal
The Brown v. Board of Education is still talked about today as a huge moment in history. In 1954 Supreme court ruled that everyone no matter what their color, culture or economic status deserves a equal education. This meant schools could no longer segregate or deprive students of an education due to the color of their skin. Sadly this did not end racism but it opened the door for equal education for all. -
Everyone needs an Education
Congress authorized the 1958 Public law 85-926 to support the training and separation of special education teacher. (Kaplan & Owings, 2015, page 158). This was so important for our education future. This means all students including those with disabilities will receive an education. Soon other laws were put in place to help protect those students and make sure they are getting a good education. Teachers use IEP's to set goals and we help these students receive a proper education experience. -
No Child Left Behind
Through the years there were impacts on education to make it be that no child was left behind. However in 2002 President George Bush signed the to reopen the funds of ESEA or no child left behind act. This was to insure that education was equal and help to a new standard of excellence. It was to make sure states, districts, and school were following the standard of no child was left behind. Schools would be held responsible if this was not followed.
