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Education in the Colonial Period
In the colonial period on the well off children had the oppurtunity to grammer school and the few went to college. -
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History of Education
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The Impact of Jefferson, Rush, & Webster
Thomas Jefferson was one of the first advocate for educating all children, not just the wealthy. Rush created the Blue Back Speller and Webster made Webster dictionary. Each man having a great impact on early American education. -
Northwest Land Ordinance
Many families moved and settled west. There was a very high demand for teachers. Many woman went to college to teach these children. -
Horace Mann's Influence
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Horace Mann is the "Father of the Common School Movement". Mann believed that every child has the right to basic education, payed by tax dollars. Common schools gave the opportunity for children from all walks of life to receive an education. He made it possible for a shift in education that we still use today.
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Common School Movement
Free school system, for all kids funded from tax dollars -
Immigration & Population Growth in the 19th century
As people immigrated to the United States the schools became very crowded. The debate of public funding for religious schools was started over the different religion of immigrants. -
Segreated Schools
Schools were segregated by race. Black schools were very far away for some families and in bad conditions. The students were not receiving quality education. -
Child Laborers
Many children were working in factories rather than going to school. Most of children preferred the factories over schooling. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
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New idea of learning, where the students learn by doing and are engaged in their education. Taught skills that went beyond the textbooks. The ideas of the progressive reform movement are still part of our education culture. The hands on approach is something many teachers strive to implement.
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Compulsory laws
Laws were put into place that required children to attend school. -
Secondary Schools are opened
High schools, junior highs and kindergartens are opened. Further expanding the education system -
The Gary Plan
Took place in Gary, In. Known as the "work, study, plan" in education. Part of the progressive education movement -
The Civil Rights Movement
This movement was the fight for equality. The school system was segregated and unequal. During this time African Americans fought for the same opportunities. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
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Brown vs Board is one of the key turning points in American education. This cased ruled that separate is not equal. This is significant because it did away with black and white schools. It created opportunity for equal education, regardless of your race. Equality in education is still very important in the education system. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/rights/landmark_brown.html -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
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The act provide all children equal opportunities, focusing on those in poverty. The act provided a great deal of funds for education. The role of the federal government is increased. Updeated versions of this act are used today. Many of the same ideas and laws are still effecting the current classroom.
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Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
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IDEA ensures that students with disabilities receive free public education. This act helped to give students with disabilities opportunity for equal education. The act provides funding to accommodate their special needs. This impacts education because it gives the resources need for all students to succeed.
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A Nation at Risk
An address given by President Regan informing America of the crisis in education achievement. In the message shared about the mediocrity of our country in regard to schooling. -
Growth of Alternative Schools
The school choice movement began as students were able to choose alternative schools or charter schools rather than public. -
Growth of Standardized Testing
With the push of standard testing, schools focused more on math, science and technology rather than the arts. -
No Child Left Behind
No Child Left Behind was an update of ESEA signed in 2001. The act put special emphasis on minorities and students that needed extra help. The federal governments role was increased in education.
