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First school in the United States
Formed in Boston Massachusetts, this was a boys-only public secondary school. Society, N. G. (2020, April 6). First public school in america. National Geographic Society. http://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/apr23/first-public-school-america/ -
First University
Harvard University was established as the first higher education facility in what would become the United States. American educational history timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2021, from http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
Catholic Ursuline Academy in New Orleans.
This was the first free school and first continually run school for women in the United States. The Academy graduated the first female pharmacist. It was also the first school to teach women of color in the United States. Robenstine, C. (1992). French Colonial Policy and the Education of Women and Minorities: Louisiana in the Early Eighteenth Century. History of Education Quarterly, 32(2), 193–211. https://doi.org/10.2307/368985 -
First state chartered school
The university of Georgia was opened as the first ever State chartered university. American educational history timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2021, from http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
Blackboard
The modern blackboard was invented allowing ease of education in classrooms thanks to James Pillans. American educational history timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2021, from http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
Common School
Horace Mann suggested the first ever public and non-religious school system in Massachusetts. "Each district would provide a school for all children, regardless of religion or social class (hence the term Common School)." Pbs online: Only a teacher: Teaching timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2021, from https://www.pbs.org/onlyateacher/timeline.html -
Mount Holyoke Female Seminary
This was the first college for women in the United States. Opened with a class of 80 students. American educational history timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2021, from http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
African Institute
Now called Cheyney University, it the oldest institution of higher learning for African Americans. American educational history timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2021, from http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
Oberlin College
This was the first college to become coeducational. American educational history timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2021, from http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
University of Iowa
The University became the first school "to admit men and women on an equal basis" American educational history timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2021, from http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
The NEA was founded
This is a teacher union focused on helping college admins and educators. Pbs online: Only a teacher: Teaching timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2021, from https://www.pbs.org/onlyateacher/timeline.html -
Port Royal Expieriment
This was an attempt by the union army in the civil war to educate newly freed slaves so they could be members of society post-war. "Their goals were literacy, economic independence and civil rights. Their efforts to bring the freedmen into "white society" became known as the Port Royal Experiment." Pbs online: Only a teacher: Teaching timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2021, from https://www.pbs.org/onlyateacher/timeline.html -
The AFT was formed
This workers union was formed and designed to improve teachers pension and salary. Pbs online: Only a teacher: Teaching timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2021, from https://www.pbs.org/onlyateacher/timeline.html -
Attendence laws
All schools impose rules and laws that students attendance in the classroom are required by law. American educational history timeline. (n.d.). Retrieved October 13, 2021, from http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html -
Radios in school
Classrooms began incorporating radios into classroom to help with study. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Overhead projectors
Initially used in military training, this technology made it to classrooms across America. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Films in school
52% of schools are using silent film, 3% using film with sound. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
TV
Los Angeles used the first TV in a classroom. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Brown vs. The Board of Education
This landmark supreme court case allowed for the desegregation of classrooms. Editors, H. com. (n.d.). Brown v. Board of education. HISTORY. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
Calculator
The first ever calculator is produced by Texas Instruments. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Tinker vs Des Moines
Students wanted to protest the Vietnam war by wearing black armbands. The school found out and designed a rule against this one act. The court ruled that the rule put in place went against the freedom of speech clause. 10 important supreme court cases about education—National constitution center. (n.d.). National Constitution Center – Constitutioncenter.Org. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-important-supreme-court-cases-about-education -
Wisconsin vs. Yoder
This court case put Yoder's ability to withdraw his children from school after the eighth grade above state requirements due to Amish religious beliefs. 10 important supreme court cases about education—National constitution center. (n.d.). National Constitution Center – Constitutioncenter.Org. Retrieved October 13, 2021, from https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-important-supreme-court-cases-about-education -
Scantron
Multiple choice tests can now be easily graded by technology. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Macintosh
With Apple's development of the Macintosh the ratio of computers to students is 1-92. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Laptops
The first laptops are invented and are beginning to be used as teaching tools. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
CD's
CD's are now available as storage devices. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Internet
NCES claims 35% of schools have internet access. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
SMART Boards
The first SMART Boards are becoming common in classrooms. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Internet and development
"80% of schools with internet access offered professional development training for teachers for integrating technology into classrooms." Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Internet 2
99% of schools have internet access. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
No Child Left Behind
R=This was supposed to hold schools accountable for student progression in education by usage of standardized testing. Klein, A. (2015, April 11). No child left behind: An overview. Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/no-child-left-behind-an-overview/2015/04 -
Computers
There is 1 computer for ever 5.3 students. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Wireless devices
1/34 students have a wireless device in US schools. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Children and daily internet
80% of children under the age of five use internet daily. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/ -
Mobile devices
90% of students under age eighteen have mobile technology. Timeline of educational technology in schools infographic. (2014, March 31). E-Learning Infographics. https://elearninginfographics.com/timeline-of-educational-technology-in-schools-infographic/