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First Education Law: Massachusetts
What a great year for Massachusetts! Massachusett's first Education Law was passed. The law stated that each child must be taught an Education. To me, this is the beginning of education in the United States. Although, there will still be many laws and events that must happen, this is the time when the little seed of educaiton was planted. -
The NorthWest Ordinance of 1785-1787
The Westner part of the United States was bought and considered now a part of the U.S. This is significant because it allowed government to tax more areas. This helped out our public schools significantly because of the extra money that they began to obtain. More money was spent on schools and the system began to improve. -
Benjamin Rush
http://chronicles.dickinson.edu/johnandmary/JMJVolume13/campbell.htm</a>To me, Benjamin Rush is an Important figure to recognize. Rush supported Women's Education. Pre-Revolutionary women communicated primarily with those within their families. Their education was usually restricted to a few years of Dame School. Rush pointed out that it was women who were raising the men and women of the future. While he did believed that their "proper place" was in the home, he insisted that all women should have proper education.
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Noah Webster
Noah Webster wrote books for the public school system. He wrote a book for mathematics as well as what he is most known for, the dictionary. He wanted students to al spell things and pronounce words the same. Webster wanted America to be different and separate from England and this is how he did it. He "Blue-backed" spelling books are now famous all over the world. -
Horace Mann
Horace Mann BioHorace Mann was the first Secretary of the Board of Education. He was very passionate about education. Mann visited school all over the country and begame to equalize and standardize them. He found that many of the countries livestock were treated better than the students and he wanted that to change. Mann wanted all children to have great school buildings, learning resources and teachers. He was so passionate about education that he even wrote a biweekly journal for teachers. MOST IMPORTANT -
Sarah Roberts
Sarah Roberts case was fought primarily by her father. Her father was against segregated schools. He wanted his daughter to attend the most proximal schools to their home and for her to gain an equal education. This was the first legal case against the segregation of schools and unequal rights. The Sarah Roberts case was lost. -
Committee of Ten
The committee of ten was a group that was concerned about the euducation of American children. They instigated standards that we still have in practice today. The implemented 8 years of primary school followed by 4 years of secondary school, we have a similar program today. The committee wanted schools to focus on college-bound studies and working-trade studies. -
The Gary Plan part one
The Gary Plan was something that was institute in Gary, Indiana. and what I think was importnant. While many immigrants located to this part of the country due to the large amounts of job openings at the Steel plant, many children had the opportunity to attend the schools in the city. The schools focused on many areas of education besides the CORE subjects. They had a swimming pool, went to the zoo with many other great extra curricular activities. The students helped "run" the school as wel -
The Gary Plan part 2
- as well as writing the newspaper and helping out in the cafeteria. These schools not only focused on helping the children become all around great citizens, but in the evenings and weekends the school held classes for the parents to learn too. To me, this is exactly what education is all about. Well rounded, differentiated and instilling a love of learning for all. <a href='http://www.britannica.com/topic/Gary-Plan' >
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The Progressive Reform Movement
The Father of this movement was John Dewey. It should be noted that this movement did not happen on one day, but it took several years. Dewey wanted children to learn by doing. He wanted the to exercise both their minds and their bodies. He wanted children to explore nature and to have more social interactions. This really helped the schools begin to branch out and cater more towards students developmental stages and abilities. -
Brown vs. The Board of Education
This was a very important case that was won. Brown won the case against the board which said people of all races were allowed to have equal education and resources. This was to be done by integration. It took a few years for full integration to happen, but it eventually did. This was great progress for the U.S. in some ways. One way that is was not so great was that it left many African America eachers without jobs.
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Civil Rights Act
Almost just as important as the Brown vs the Board of Education, the Civil Rights Act Movement had great impacts. This movement began by the government. They withheld funding from all schools who promoted segration. Once school integrated they would receive their funding. This ulitmately is what helped all schools integrate. Wahoo! -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act was passed because of the "War on Poverty". The goal with this act was to increase funding to give schools all across America a more equal opportunity. Standardized tests and high achievements were put on spotlight to monitor progress. This act helps equalize all material and resources for school and children. This act has been reenacted every five years. -
Individuals with Disabilites Act
his act, aka IDEA, is very Important. This act allows individuals with disabilities to gain an education. It allows for each child, who needs it, to be individually evaluated each year to see where the best learning environment is for them. Many children with disabilities were not getting a proper education. Many were asked to not come to school at all. Under this act, children with disabilities were granted to be classroom settings, resource classes and more.
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A Nation at Risk Report
President Ronald Reagan is the man behind this report. He voiced that he thought our educational system was lacking. Reagan wanted to restore the quality of education. He wanted higher Standards and achievements. He began to have more testing done. He promoted more focus on core subjects. -
No Child Left Behind Act, 2001
This act became effective in 2002. This act was put together to help disadvantaged students be recognized and assisted. States are to create standards and assessments and assess each student. The goal of this act was to "close the achievement act"
