History of Education

  • Free School

    Free School

    First free school is opened in the United States. Although, most children were taught at home by their parents. At this time, much of what was being taught surrounded around farming.
  • European Enlightenment

    European Enlightenment

    A big emphasis was put on science, philosophy, and human reason.
  • Industrial Revolution

    Industrial Revolution

    Education switched from farming to other jobs, so people were learning different things. Certain systems like the use of the bell were put in place to improve productivity. The bell system is still used today.
  • Law Passed in Massachuesetts

    Law Passed in Massachuesetts

    All towns that have 500 or more families must have a public school for all children.
  • Department of Education

    Department of Education

    Department was created to help start a quality school system for students.
  • Progressive Education Association

    Progressive Education Association

    Group is founded to improve education in the United States.
  • Brown v. Board of Education

    Brown v. Board of Education

    A court case ruling separating African American students from white students is not equal.
  • Technology in the Classroom

    Technology in the Classroom

    Technology was first used in education in the 1960s. It was know as computer assisted instruction (CAI). This marks the start of a whole new learning style.
  • Equal Opportunity Education Act

    Equal Opportunity Education Act

    Schools must protect all minorities.
  • No Child Left Behind Act

    No Child Left Behind Act

    Students were required to be tested in reading and math.