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The New England Primer
The New England Primer was one of the most successful children's textbooks. It was printed in Boston for the first time and then published during the 18th century in America.
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Noah Webster Reforms American Language
He reformed gammer and spelling books by changing the end of words to make them more logical. This helped with pretense and past tense words.
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Bill of Rights Act
It limited the government power of education within the states and allowed states to make decisions. They made laws and plans for education that led to a diverse system.
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Massachusetts Compulsory Education Law
This law required parents to send their kids to school or they would be fined or stripped from their parental rights. Teenagers had to have their parents consent at the of age16 to drop out of school. Massachusetts Law -
Progression in Education Movemnet
John Dewey published "Democracy and Education", which advanced progressive educational movements with hands-on participation, critical thinking, with teachers and students learning from each other. Takeaways -
Brown vs. The Board Of Education
This law banned segregation in public schools to try to create unity within the nation and showing how colored people are intitled to the same education as white people.
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Elementary and Secondary Education Act
ESEA provided federal funding to lower-income students and federal aid such as scholarships/student loans for kids, so they could experience higher education.
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Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Mandated appropriate education into public schools by providing special need teachers and wheelchair ramps. This act made Handicapped children feel more equal.
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"A Nation At Risk"
Students in the nation were failing, which led to a reform in public education system and provided better teacher training.
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No Child Left Behind
NCLB held schools accountable for achievements, and progression. It would penalize schools that didn't make yearly progress and this pushed schools to be more internationally competitive.
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