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First School in U.S.
The Boston Latin School was the first school to be built in the United States.
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Elizabeth Callister Peale
Elizabeth Callister Peale Was the first female teacher in the U.S.
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School Bus
The first school bus was created from a horse drawn carriage and was called “kids hacks” or “school hacks”
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First School Library
The first library school in the United States was established by Melvil Dewey at Columbia University. -
Grades
It was at Mount Holyoke College that letter grades were tied to a numerical or percentage scale were first used.
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Attendance
Schools in every state made it mandatory for students to complete elementary school.
https://www.americanboard.org/blog/11-facts-about-the-history-of-education-in-america/ -
Progressive Education Era
The progressive education era started and changes were made to help students reach their full potential.
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Women in Education
The Suffrage Movement established equality between men and women This allowed women to take up the position of teaching and influenced our profession's history.
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Segregated Schools
At this time schools that were segregated were deemed unconstitutional. This case was known as Brown vs. Board of Education.
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Head Start
As Part of President Johnson's war on poverty, Head Start began. This gave free lunches to those and need, and gave more attention to special education.
