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Impact of Jefferson, Rush, and Webster
These men presented ideas about gathering children together and having a formal school. It was important to them to provide the masses with education. -
Common School Movement
Common school movement (1830-1865) was the beginning of our school system as we know it. State school systems of education were established during this time. This movement made it possible for all children to attend school regardless of financial status. The schools were directly funded by taxes and the families participating paid no additional funds for education IMPORTANT
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Impact of Horace Mann
Horace Mann was a major spokesperson for the common school movement. He led campaigns to organize state schools and helped to establish a state school board. He worked to promote public awareness of education. Public awareness and support is really important in education today. -
Secondary School Movement
The Secondary School Movement (1831-1860) was another important step towards our current education system. It was established to help create more workers for the workforce but also to help students have a path towards college if they desired and had the money. We have high schools for some of the same reasons and that establishment has continued today.The committee of 10 also gave input on curriculum. IMPORTANT
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The First Legal Case Concerning Integration and Sarah Roberts.
This case was the first suggestion of integrating schools. The black children had to travel far distances to go to school because they weren't allowed to go to white schools. Sarah Robert's father got other black parents together to abolish segregated schools. They won the case but ultimately nothing really happened. -
The impact of John Dewey
John Dewey had a philosophy of educating the whole child. He rejected the subject centered curriculum for the child centered curriculum. He believed in helping educate the mental, social, physical well being of children. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
This movement which was founded by John Dewey changed the way we looked at schools. There was a shift in making schools more enjoyable and better environments for students. It also led to a new pedagogy in allowing children to express themselves and promoted new subjects. IMPORTANT
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Brown v. Board of Education
This court case was brought to the supreme court and decided that segregated schools were not equal and not legal. This created a major stir among the nation. There were many schools in the south that refused to comply to integrated schools. This was a start to
equal education among races that we see today in schools. IMPORTANT http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/educational-activities/history-brown-v-board-education-re-enactment -
Sputnik and NDEA
With the scare of the cold war the government realized that students were poorly educated in the areas of math, science, technology, and foreign language. These things began to be implemented in schools to improve education and help America get ahead of other countries. The subjects of science, math and technology are crucial subjects in schools today.IMPORTANT
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Elementary and Secondary Education
The act was an extensive statute that funded primary and secondary education. It also emphasizes equal access to education and establishes high standards and accountability. -
Impact of Civil Rights Movement
This ended the segregation of all public places. This forced the schools in the south to integrate. It solidified the court ruling of Brown v Board of Education. -
A Nation at Risk Report
This report basically said that our education was failing. It caused an implementation of high standards and more stringent practices. It made a more concentrated effort on technology. -
School Choice Movement n
This allowed parents and student to have a say in their educational choices. It allowed students to attend more progressive schools and choose their school instead of just going to the closest school. -
Growth of Standardized testing
This has become common place for all of us in education. Standardized testing has become the way we measure our efforts and our student's skills. -
No Child Left Behind Act
This is a federal law that provides money for extra educational assistance for poor children in return for improvements in their academic progress. NCLB is the most recent version of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
