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Northwest Land Ordinance
The Ordinance of 1785 provided for the scientific surveying of the territory’s lands and for a systematic subdivision of them. Land was to be subdivided according to a rectangular grid system. -
The Impact of Jefferson, Rush, & Webster *Most Important
Thomas Jefferson was all for quality education and was the first advocate for the education reform. In 1786, Benjamin Rush produced a plan of proper education that he hoped
would meet the needs of democracy. Noah Webster was influential and has contributed to a style of the american language. He help post revolution of education evolve. more on Webster here: http://study.com/academy/lesson/noah-websters-impact-on-education.html -
The impact of Horace Mann *most important
Horace Mann was an American reformer of education who lived from 1796-1859. He is also called the 'Father of the Common School Movement,' which was a movement devoted to creating a more equitable public school system characterized by quality teachers and a nonsectarian approach. Without Horace our education systems would not be where they are today. We thrive for equitable education systems. -
The Impact of John Dewey
Arguably the most influential thinker on education in the twentieth century, Dewey’s contribution lies along several fronts. His attention to experience and reflection, democracy and community, and to environments for learning have been seminal. -
Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th century
Cities in the United States grew at a dramatic rate owing most of their population growth immigrants arriving from around the world. -
Monitorial Schools, Charity Schools, & Infant Schools
In the early 1900's The Monitorial schools were made to be more inclusive in size of classroom and ability to learn. Charity schools were used for teaching poor children to read, write, and other necessary parts of education and infant schools was education of children between the ages of four and seven years . -
The Measurement Movement (IQ, Thorndike, Terman)
Terman championed the application of intelligence testing in schools and in the military. Subsequently, Terman also illustrated how tracking intellectually talented youth longitudinally affords fundamental insights about human development in general. -
Secondary School Movement
from 1910 to 1940 during which secondary schools sprouted across the United States. During this early part of the 20th century, American youth entered high schools at a rapid rate, mainly due to the building of new schools, and acquired skills "for life" rather than "for college." -
Brown vs. Board of Education, 1954 *Most important
Was a landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional. The decision overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson decision of 1896, which allowed state-sponsored segregation, insofar as it applied to public education.This was a big step in the right direction for the american people to come together as one. you can find more information at this link: https://www.nps.gov/brvb/index.htm -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, 1965
This act is an extensive statute that funds primary and secondary education. It also emphasizes equal access to education and establishes high standards and accountability. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, 1975
On Nov. 29, 1975, the passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), guaranteed access to a free, appropriate, public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment to every child with a disability. -
A Nation at Risk Report, 1983 *Most important
The Imperative for Educational Reform is the 1983 report of American President Ronald Reagan's National Commission on Excellence in Education. Its' publication is considered a landmark event in modern American educational history. I wouldn't say that this is the best thing that has happened for our educational systems but it is one of the biggest game changers for how we run our classrooms. More info at this link:http://neatoday.org/2013/04/25/a-nation-at-risk-turns-30-where-did-it-take-us-2/ -
No Child Left Behind, 2001*Most important
Was a U.S. Act of Congress that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; it included Title I provisions applying to disadvantaged students.The bill passed in the Congress with bipartisan support and President George W. Bush signing the act. more information on this website:http://www.edweek.org/ew/section/multimedia/no-child-left-behind-overview-definition-summary.html -
ESSA 2015
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015, and represents good news for our nation’s schools. This bipartisan measure reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation’s national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. -
School Choice Movement: Charter Schools, Vouchers
In a traditional public education system, schools receive funding from the state on a per student basis. Under a voucher system, eligible students receive state funding called "vouchers" which can be spent at whatever eligible private schools the parents choose for their children.
