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Education in the Colonial Period
Started in Jamestown. Protestant people shaped education by attempting to follow the english practice. In the end, the state ended up taking over to fill in for the parents role. -
Common Schools
These schools were taught out of homes usually by widows for a small fee. They taught their students the basics in reading, writing and math. Girls were allowed to attend but they only learned how to read, spell and perform needlework. -
Monitorial Schools, Charity schools, and Infant schools
Monitorial schools were brought to America by Joseph Lancaster. There was one paid teacher to instruct hundreds of students with the help of student teachers and older students. Charity schools was a free education for the poor. For some, this was their only chance at getting an education. Infant schools were for children ages 4-7. The idea of this later became our Kindergarten -
Secondary School Movement
The growth of High Schools moved slowly to becoming established. Most of the first schools were in Massachusetts. After the war the demand increased, so more schools were made to educate students for work. By the end of the 19th century, secondary education was an established part of the education system. -
Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th Century
Between 1830-1860 our population grew from 13 million to 32 million. At least 4 million of the increase were from immigrants. These immigrants came from all over, not just Europe anymore. This lead to an increase in industrialization. -
Fredrick Douglas's role in Education
Frederick Douglass taught himself how to read and later taught Sabbath School because of it. Using his knowledge, he taught slaves how to read and write so they could escape slavery. The white public hated this and would try to stop him. He would simply move where he taught, never giving up on educating his people. He wrote autobiographies and talked as a guest speaker in various places. -
The Impact of John Dewey
John Dewey promoted a child-centered curriculum. He wrote books and articles that young educators used to support the progressive movement. School is a lifelong process and it should be part of the community life. -
The Measurement Movement
Terman developed the intelligence quotient which was a number indication lever of an individual's mental development. Thorndike created ways to measure certain subjects in the schools. These tests didn't expand on other levels of students and teachers abilities, like the amount of students in the class and their ability. These tests (IQ and other new tests created for the same purpose) are still used today to measure our students abilities. More information can be found [Extra Information](<a href='http://www.education.com/reference/article/intelligence-an-overview/)' >here</a> -
The Progressive Reform Movement
They believed the schools should support the students need for creative thinking. They called for more cleanliness, open air and sunlight. They wanted lower teacher to students ratio. Basic healthcare and food services were included as well. -
Brown VS. Board of Education
This case ended legal segregation of schools. This case was filed by thirteen parents for their twenty children. Their children had to go miles to get to their school even though a ‘white’ school was just blocks away. At first the case was lost in the courtroom. The parents then took it to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court stated that the constitution was color blind and sided with the parents. This case and others like it lead the way to legally dealing with the problem of segregation in sch -
The Impact of the Civil Rights Movement
The civil rights act helped finalize the desegregation of schools. It also helped in many other educational needs. It made allowances for spanish speakers to receive a good education through the help of bilingual teaching. It also continues to improve more situations like: certain needs for handicapped, sexual discrimination, native curriculum, etc. Our Civil rights are still in act today and continue to be added to to better our country for the people. You can find more information here. -
Sputnik and NDEA
The launch of sputnik confirmed the fear of losing the technology (cold) wars. So the National Defence of Education Act was created. New curriculum was made to improve our students with new information. The NDEA also funded student improvement by creating labs for math and science as well as offering scholarships. Today, we are still trying to better our education so that we can have bright students continue furthering our technological advances. You can find more information here. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act was passed by President L.B. Johnson because he believed educating our children is priority number one. This act allows equal opportunity to all who want an education. It also establishes high standards and accountability. The government re-enacts this every five years. -
A Nation at Risk Report
This report described a growing amount of mediocrity that was harming our education system. It was dropping a bomb on the education system and challenging it to change. We took what was in the report and set about improving. It had us improve achievements and accountability in our schools state-wide. -
No Child Left Behind Act
George W. Bush created this education plan. All states, by the time of 2005-06, should have developed a set of standards. These standards are what their students should know in ways of math and reading. The grades 3-8 would be tested annually to determine their progress. States and school districts have to monitor themselves with adequate yearly progress to meet proficiency standards. The standards for each grade are still in effect and used today. Although they are modified every so often. You
