History of Education

By thompsonkendal

  • Education in the Colonial Period

    Originally the Puritans attempted to follow English practices by eliminating State influence in education. Then the state shifted to a more direct role in Education because of fear that parents weren't doing their part to educate their children.

  • The Northwest Ordinance

    The Northwest Ordinance was enacted in an effort to consolidate schools and make education mandatory. It created a system for admitting states, banned slavery, governed territories and gave settlers rights.

  • The Impact of Horace Mann

    Horace Mann was one of the founder of "Common Schools" and the "Father of American Education." He came up with a system that was supported by local taxes and fees charged to parents.

  • Common Schools *MOST IMPORTANT*

    Common Schools *MOST IMPORTANT*
    Common School instruction was mainly religious and authoritarian. They were preparing the children to take the place of their parents or keep the status-quo. Common Schools were considered public schools, where kids could receive a basic education. The idea of the common school is what put into practice the education system we have today.
    [http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1871/Common-School-Movement.html]

  • The Impact of Jefferson, Rush, & Webster

    These three men pushed for a system of public schools that would provide the masses with a basic education necessary to ensure good citizenship, public safety, and happiness.

  • Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th Century *MOST IMPORTANT*

    Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th Century *MOST IMPORTANT*
    Because of the population boom more public schools were needed to give immigrations the better education they wanted for their kids. The schools were then opened nights and weekends to accommodate the number of students, and even then, the schools were still overcrowded. This population growth came with a realization that children's focus should be school which is our governments view now.
    [http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2077/Immigrant-Education.html]

  • Frederick Douglas's Role in Education

    Fredrick Douglas taught that in order to have slavery, you can't educate slaves, stating the incompatibility of slavery and education.

  • The Impact of John Dewey *MOST IMPORTANT*

    The Impact of John Dewey *MOST IMPORTANT*
    Dewey was known as "the real spokesman for intellectual America in the Progressive Era." He rejected the subject-centered curriculum and was in favor of the child-centered curriculum which focused on experience and not memorization. His view changed education as education know includes meeting social, physical and emotional needs.
    [http://study.com/academy/lesson/john-dewey-on-education-impact-theory.html]

  • The Impact of WWII

    World War II caused a decrease in teachers, students, and funds as all efforts were put towards the battlefield and war.

  • The Impact of the Civil Rights Movement *MOST IMPORTANT*

    The Impact of the Civil Rights Movement *MOST IMPORTANT*
    The Civil Rights Movement forced schools to obey the segregation laws put in place because of Brown vs Board of Education. Schools were put in a corner because funding was taken away if they did not segregate. If the schools did segregate they were rewarded with extra federal money. This was a great push to help our schools become as diverse as they are today.
    [http://www.unchainingcivilrights.org/education.html]

  • Brown vs. Board of Education

    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation should not be allowed in public education because it generates a feeling of inferiority that affects a child's motivation to learn. This decision by the supreme court instigated the Civil Rights Revolution.

  • Sputnik and NDEA

    The NDEA set the stage for the federal government's heightened involvement in education as fundings were increased because of the shortage of teachers and students.

  • Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act

    The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1975 enabled disability children the right to free and appropriate education specific to their needs in a public school environment.

  • IDEA

    The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law requiring schools to provide the educational needs to students with disabilities. Schools are required to evaluate any student that is assumed to have a disability to see if they are eligible for help.

  • No Child Left Behind *MOST IMPORTANT*

    No Child Left Behind *MOST IMPORTANT*
    The act required all states to develop standards for what every child should know and learn in math and reading.The act overemphasized standardized testing, there became a main focus on math, science, and language arts and a disregard for the arts and social studies. We are still in a situation of too much standard testing and and an over focus in math, science and language arts. [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/schools/nochild/nclb.html]