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Jan 1, 1000
Plato Stresses Importance of Play
Classical Athens Fifth-Fourth Century B.C.
Plato saw play and games as an important part of children's nature and upbringing. He saw a connection with children's play and their later roles in life. This made him focus efforts on educating children for their future professions. -
Comenius Influences Idea For Modern Grade School
A man named Comenius creates an education reform where he lays the foundation for modern grade schools by creating an organization that supported the foundation of teaching where each grade paved the way for the next successive one. -
Froebel Creates Concept of Kindergarten
Froebel laid the foundation for modern education based on the realization that children have unique needs and capabilities. Using this knowledge, he created the concept of Kindergarten. He also designed a series of toys for children that later would be called "Froebel Gifts." -
NAEYC is Founded
The National Association for the Education of Young Children is founded. Today it has over 100,000 members and 400 affiliates. -
NAFCC is Founded
The National Association For Family Child Care is established. The mission of NAFCC is to promote quality childcare by strengthening the profession of family child care. -
Child Care And Development Grant Is Enacted
The Child Care And Development Block Grant is the main source of U.S. federal funding for child care for low-income working families and funds to improve child care quality. 1.8 million children recieve money from this grant monthly. -
No Child Left Behind Act is Established
President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001 which supports standards-based education reform based on the idea that setting high standards and establishing milestones and goals can help to improve the education of individuals. -
Preschool For All Initiative Called On By President Obama
President Obama called on Congress to expand access to high-quality preschool to every child in America, called The Preschool for All initiative. "I propose working with states to make high-quality preschool available to every child in America. ... Let's do what works, and make sure none of our children start the race of life already behind. Let's give our kids that chance." - President Barack Obama
