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First public school in 13 colonies, the Boston Latin School, opens.
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Harvard College is established.
The first higher education institution opens in Newtowne, Massachusetts.
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The first printing press in the Colonies is set up.
Set up at Harvard College.
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First public library opens
Opens in Charles Town, South Carolina. Two years later, the General Assembly of South Carolina passes the first public library law.
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The Youth Ladies Academy Opens
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Modern blackboard is created
Invented by James Pillans
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Connecticut Asylum at Hartford for the Instruction of Deaf and Dumb Persons Opens
It is the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States.
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Lantern slides were introduced
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Department of Education is Established
Was created to create effective school systems throughout the states.
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First Indian Boarding School Opens
Opened in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with the goal of assimilating Indian children into mainstream culture. Now seen as controversial, creating alienation and "cultural dislocation"
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First Practical Fountain Pen is patented
Patented by Lewis Waterman
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Every state required student to complete elementary school.
In 1900, only 30 states had compulsory school for students aged 8-14.
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All states have laws providing funds for school transportation.
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BBC begins broadcasting educational radio programs for schools.
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Progressive Education Movement becomes widespread.
Founded by John Dewey, this movement that began in the 1800s promoted the idea that schooling educates children to achieve and be active in a democratic society.
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Ballpoint pen is patented
By Laszlo and Georg Biro
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Brown vs. Board Supreme Court Ruling
Segregated public schools were ruled unconstitutional.
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The ACT Test is first administered
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Racially segregated school systems still existed.
Despite Brown vs. Board ruling, segregation still existed in the education system until the 1970s.
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ARPANET is created
Created by the Defense Department and the precursor to the internet, sent its first message.
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E-Book is created
Created by Michael Hart, founder of Project Guttenberg
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TI-2500 Data Math introduced
First of Texas Instruments line of hand-held calculators
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Apple II is Introduced
One of the first successful personal computers, by Apple Computer
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IBM introduces the Model 5150
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Computers can now communicate with eachother
Tim Berners-Lee writes the first web client-server protocol.
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Teach for America is Formed
Reestablishing the idea of a National Teachers Corps.
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SmartBoard is introduced
First interactive white board.
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CompuHigh Whitmorte is founded.
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Whiteboards move into the Classroom
Begin to replace the blackboard
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No Child Left Behind Law
Education enters into an era of accountability and reform.
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The Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act (IDEA 2004) modifies IDEA
Includes modification in the IEP process and RTI approach.
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Common Core State Standards Initiative is launched
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Minority Students enrolled in K-12 public school classrooms outnumber Hispanic Caucasians.