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Northwest Ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance, adopted July 13, 1787, by the Second Continental Congress, chartered a government for the Northwest Territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory. -
Impact of Horace Mann
What was so great about Horace Mann is that he was called as the first secretary of education, and was considered the father of education. He would go around to each of the schools on horse back in the district to make sure the schools stayed in adequate condition. Mann helped make sure that they students, and teachers were getting the proper treatment. He increased public support for education. This is a great assest because we have the organization we need today. MOST IMPORTANT!! -
Education in the Colonial Period
Early 1800's
It started out in the larger towns were required to build schools, and the citizens would have to pay the teachers to come and educated their children if that is something they choose to do. The primary education of upper class children in colonial days included reading, writing, simple math, poems, and prayers. Paper and textbooks were scarce so boys and girls recited their lessons until they memorized them. The three most commonly used books were the Bible and hornbook. -
Common Schools
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Impact of Jefferson
Education contributes to both the knowledge and virtues that form a self-governing citizen. Public education is essential to democracy. He knew that in order for an indvidual to be successful that had to be some fundemental skills and knowledge that were obtained. -
Growth of Education after the Civil War
1870-1890. The Growth of Education after the civil war. 4 million AMericans-formally slaves could now become educated. It was for all ages. In the year 1890 Americans were providing more schooling than anyone else. -
Population Growith and Immigration
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Fredrick Douglas's Role in Education
Frederick Douglass, a former slave and eminent human rights leader in the abolition movement, was the first black citizen to hold a high U.S. government rank. He believed that all should be created equal, and we make ourselves into who we are. Slavery prevented poeple from improving through education. -
Impact of John Dewey
MOST IMPORTANT! John Dewey was a philosper and the Father of the progressive movement in education. He believed that learning should be done by doing. He incorporated learning and activities to help the child. He believed in the whole child which means helping them with social skills, physical development, and expanding their learning. He wanted to exercise the mind and the body. Children in schools where asked to explore and discover for themselves. Today this is such an important concept. -
First Standardized Testing
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Brown vs. Board of Education
MOST IMPORTANT: The story of Brown v. Board of Education, which ended legal segregation in public schools, is one of hope and courage. There was a Father who tried to enroll his black daughter in a white school. They were denied by the principal. This matter was taken to the supreme court, and this case lanuched desegregation in public schools. -
Sputnik and NEDA
The NDEA was influenced by the Soviet launch of the satellite Sputnik on October 4, 1957. U.S. citizens feared that education in the USSR was superior to that in the United States, and Congress reacted by adding the act to bring U.S. schools up to speed.
This brought a new focus to ensure that America was prepared for scientific and technological challenges ahead. It increased the attention on Math and Science. -
Elemenatry and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon Baines Johnson, who believed that "full educational opportunity" should be "our first national goal."
ESEA offered new grants to districts serving low-income students, federal grants for text and library books, it created special education centers, and created scholarships for low-income college students. -
Individuals with Disablities in Edcuation Act
Before 1975 students with disabilities were not given an education, and many were placed in institutions. This act allowed all students with disabilities to be in the classroom. This was such an amazing opportunity for students to gain an education. This act helps with early intervention by allowing the child to get an early start, and being able to help the children right when they are young. Because of this act we have so many services that are offered to kids in their education. -
No child left behind
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress. The Act requires states to develop assessments in basic skills. To receive federal school funding, states must give these assessments to all students at select grade levels. It goes with setting high standards, and goals then a measurable way to see if they had met those goals. It is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Act of Education as a way for schools to get there funding.
