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Education in Colonial America
As the first English settlements are settled, education as well as religion are established. Schools were initially started from the funds of those who were wealthy and taught puritan religious views. -
Jefferson, Rush and Webster
Webster is best known for the Blue black speller, it included spelling, grammar and reading and created to replace the English texts. Jefferson founded the university of Virginia. Rush was one of the leaders in the revolutionary movement, and he was one of the founders of Dickenson College. -
Horace Mann
Known as "Father of American Education." Gave up politics to become the boards first secretary and the chief state school officer. He campaigned vigorously to increase public support for education. He also helped found or created idea of common schools. -
Secondary school Movement
Public secondary schools that offered education beyond elementary school did not become a firmly established part of American education until the last part of the 19th century. The school was open to boys only -
Common School movement
During this time, American educational system as we know it today, began to take form. These schools were publicly supported and attended by all children, and was the product of a variety of economic, social and political factors. -
Monitorial schools, Charity schools, and Infant schools
Monitorial schools originated in England were brought to America by a Quaker named Joseph Landcaster. Charity Schools or free school societies operated charity schools for children of the poor in urban areas. Infant schools originated in England by Robert Owen, who also established the first one in the United states. schools were taught by women and were designed for children ages 4 to 7. -
Committee of Ten
It was an effort to standardize the curriculum. Committee was chaired by Charles Eliot, who was the president of Harvard University, and was composed of representatives of higher education. -
The Progressive Reform Movement
Most important, because we are still using creativity for learning. especially when it comes to the arts. Called for curricular and administrative reforms. They also called for schools to be more sanitary, more open to air and sunlight, and more conducive to creativity. -
The Impact of John Dewey
He is considered the father of the Progressive movement. He was a professor of philosophy and pedagogy. He also had children that went to Parker's school in Chicago. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Most Important!! It still impacts education today because it continues to help in desegregation of schools.U.S. supreme court ruled that segregated educational facilities have no place in public education. Although it didn't quite take effect right away, it marked the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement -
Sputnik and NDEA 1957-1958
Launching of Sputnik in October 1957 made a major impact on education. U.S. was losing the technological war with the soviet union because of a shortage of teachers, engineers and students. In 1958 the federal government passed the National Defense Education Act, by directing significant federal funding to educational areas like math, science and modern foreign languages. -
Civil Rights Act
Most Important. It still impacted in education today because we still have to remember to not discriminate based off this act and the Titles with it. It further involved the federal government in the activities of the schools. It prohibits discrimination against any race, color or national origin. -
Individuals with Disabilities Act 1975
Most Important, because we still have to educate these children with disabilities. In 1975, the Education for all Handicap Children Act, gave the right of all children with disabilities to a free and appropriate education. It defined and expanded the rights of all children -
Nation at Risk
President Ronald Reagan appointed a national commission on excellence in education. It high lighted a Nation at Risk in a report and led to some major reform in education. States enacted higher graduation requirements, standardized curriculum mandates, increased the testing of both teachers and students,and raised certification requirements for teachers. -
No Child Left Behind Act 2001
Most important, because we use this as kind of a guide for the Utah core Standards and as educators we're responsible to help children succeed and learn. Reform offered by President George W. Bush, first president of the new century. Puts importance of Educating students and making sure they succeed on the teachers. Encourages teachers and Students to stay focused and on task.
