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The Boston Latin School is the first school although it was an all boys school that had limited education. Despite the several location changes the school is still around today.
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Harvard University is the first established college, and is named after its first benefactor John Harvard.
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Fun Fact in 1801 the blackboard along with colored chalk was invented by James Pillans.
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Boston Latin Grammar School was the first high school. It was an all male school that prepared students for Harvard.
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Around 1830 are public schools began to pop up everywhere. Each district would have schooling for all children.
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This made is legal for states to separate schools based on color.
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Provides support for further eduction in specific careers or trades.
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A law that ensured equal eduction quality to all students
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After being demoted to the Office of Education in 1868 it regained its title as the Department of Education in 1979, and now does a much better job of managing schools.
