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Education in the Colonial Period
Though primarily used for religious purposes, this event is important because it established learning in small group sizes. -
Impact of Jefferson, Rush, and Webster
MOST IMPORTANT: These three gentleman revised education including the creation of educational institutions, the inclusion of women in education, and what was being taught in the classrooms. This has tremendous impact on all of us today. We have access to education beyond high school. We also have educated women in our country which is not a common thing around the world. For more information, here is a link.
http://faculty.washington.edu/joyann/EDLPS520Aut07/Jefferson_Rush_Webster_part1.pdf -
Common Schools
MOST IMPORTANT: This is a fancy name for public school. This allowed children of all statuses to attend the same schools. This is important to us today because without them, we might still be confined to a class system with no chance of moving up. For more information, here is a link.
http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1871/Common-School-Movement.html -
Impact of Horrace Mann
Horrace Mann played a crucial role in using tax dollars to fund education. He also was one of the firsts to try and make teaching a profession. -
Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th Century
Many Irish Catholic immigrants were coming to America during this time. However, they were met with a highly Protestant, anti-Catholic education. This changed how religion was viewed in a classroom. -
Secondary School Movement
This movement led to more education beyond primary school. -
Committee of Ten
A committee of ten individuals that was formed to help better prepare high school students for college. They altered what was being studied and who was teaching it. -
Progressive Reform Movement
This sought to better improve education for students. It made school hours longer to help minimize child labor, it created a focus on health and wellness, and improved play time conditions. -
Impact of John Dewey
He was involved in the Progressive Reform Movement. He believed that education was to be an engaging experience, rather than an abundance of lecturing. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
MOST IMPORTANT: This was the legal beginning of desegregation in schools. The court ruling stated that no student can be barred from an education because of their race. This is incredibly important today. It allows EVERY child the chance to receive an education. A link for more information.
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
Civil Rights Movement and the War on Poverty
The civil rights movement officially made schools integrated. Also, President Johnson created the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to help end the war on poverty. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
This was passed by President Johnson in order to provide money for teacher development, resources, and instructional materials. -
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act of 1975
MOST IMPORTANT: This allowed students with disabilities to attend public school. This is incredibly important to us today because now ALL students can receive a public education. It also helps to open doors for these individuals after school i.e. jobs and college. A link for more info.
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A Nation at Risk Report 1983
MOST IMPORTANT: This laid the framework for the education we use today. President Reagan released this document stating that our educational system is not competitive. He created more requirements to attend college, made longer school days, and put a stronger emphasis on standardized testing. The document is attached here.
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No Child Left Behind 2001
Though it has since been altered by President Obama, the purpose of this act was to close the educational gap between students. President Bush wanted all students to be on the same academic levels.
