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Friedrich Wilhelm August Froebel was born
Friedrich Wilhelm August Froebel laid the foundation for modern education based on the recognition that children have unique needs and capabilities. He created the concept of the “kindergarten” -
Horace Mann was born.
He was a pioneer of American Public School Education. We can thank Horace Mann for teacher training colleges, free libraries, and free public education to all children through taxation. -
Elizabeth Harrison was born
She was a pioneer in creating professional standards for early childhood teachers and in promoting early childhood education. -
Margaret Bancroft was born.
A pioneer of special education, Bancroft believed that disabled children needed special schools, adapted material, and well trained teachers rather than to be sent to institutions. -
Jean Piaget was born.
He was a pioneer of how children learn. His research and subsequent theories have become the basis and foundation of our understanding of normal child development. -
Charles Eugene Beatty is born.
He was the first first African-American school principal in Michigan. He was considered a pioneer for the Head Start program. -
Howard Gardner was born
Gardner pioneered the multiple intelligences theory. Gardner’s theory has redefined educators’ views of how students learn and should be assessed. -
Head Start Program is Launched.
The Office of Economic Opportunity's Community Action Program launched Project Head Start as an eight-week summer program.