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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” -
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. -
She was a pioneer in creating professional standards for early childhood teachers and in promoting early childhood education. -
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. -
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. -
He was the first first African-American school principal in Michigan. He was considered a pioneer for the Head Start program. -
Gardner pioneered the multiple intelligences theory. Gardner’s theory has redefined educators’ views of how students learn and should be assessed. -
The Office of Economic Opportunity's Community Action Program launched Project Head Start as an eight-week summer program.