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The Impact of Jefferson, Rush, and Webster
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Rush, and Noah Webster were three very strong advocates for education in America. Although their views and plans on how to change the education system varied greatly, they all agreed that it needed to change. Jefferson believed that education should be equal, despite financial standing. Rush was a strong supporter of women receiving education. Lastly, Webster was an advocate of the English language and American history being taught in schools. -
The Northwest Land Ordinance
The U.S. congress enacted this ordinance in 1785 to establish certain procedures and government involvement for the settling of Northwest territory. -
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The Impact of Horace Mann
Horace Mann was an educational reformer who supported the idea of a public school system. -
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Common Schools
During the nineteenth century, public schools in America were known as common schools. -
The Impact of Horace Mann-SIGNIFICANCE
I believe that Horace Mann is very significant in educational history. Education can be expensive, and unfortunately not all Americans are able to afford that. The idea of a public school system allows for those who may not be financially stable to still be able to attend school and receive the education that they deserve. This still applies to and helps Americans today! https://www.britannica.com/biography/Horace-Mann -
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The Impact of John Dewey
John Dewey was an American philosopher that founded the philosophical movement pragmatism, which is defined as "an approach that assesses the truth of meaning of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application". -
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The Progressive Reform Movement
This movement helped boost American public schools from just an idea to the new normal school system. This movement focused on social reform and improving the quality of life. -
The Committee of Ten
This was a committee of ten men who were educators that recommended the curriculum of American high schools be standardized. -
The Measurement Movement
This movement was started by Alfred Binet with the assistance of Theodore Simon. Its original purpose was to discover retardation in a person, but was then later used to measure the intelligence of each person's brain. -
The Measurement Movement-SIGNIFICANCE
This movement is vital to educational history. Because of this movement, the intelligence of each brain can be individually assessed and measured. This allows teachers to know the level at which each of their students is at, and to know how to better teach and assess them. This movement still impacts education today, and technology has been able to magnify this process and give more information to educators. https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/437311 -
Brown v. Board of Education
The ruling of this trial was that segregated schools between black and white people was unconstitutional because it was in violation of the 14th amendment in the U.S. constitution. -
Brown v. Board of Education-SIGNIFICANCE
I believe that this is one of the most important moments in educational history because it allowed white & black people to begin attending the same schools. It also began to slowly help alleviate racism. It forced students to realize that they were all equal, & deserved equal education. Students today can look back at this event & realize how lucky they are to receive the equal education they do today. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/brown-v-board-of-education-of-topeka -
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Sputnik and NDEA
Sputnik not only launched a satellite but also launched the importance of science education. The NDEA (National Defense Education Act) made it so funding was provided to U.S. educational institutions at all levels. -
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
This act greatly funded elementary and secondary schools, as well as put an emphasis on equality in education and established high standards in the school system. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This legislation ensures the provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to students with disabilities that will tailor to their individual needs. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act-SIGNIFICANCE
I have a personal connection to this event, which is why I think it is one of the most important events that has occurred in educational history. My brother has special needs, and this act allows him to still receive an equal and proper education. This act has greatly effected all those with disabilities since it was put into place by helping them feel not so different. I am very grateful for it! https://sites.ed.gov/idea/ -
The Standards Movement
This movement calls for clear and measurable standards for students in school. All things used within the school (curriculum, assessments, etc.) are to be aligned with the school standards. -
A Nation at Risk Report
This was a report given by President Ronald Reagan that expressed his thoughts on how the American education system was failing to properly educate students. He encouraged that schools needed to become more meticulous, that new standards needed to be used, and that teacher preparation and pay needed to be altered. -
A Nation at Risk Report-SIGNIFICANCE
This report is so important in educational history. I believe that it just proves how big of an impact education has in America. It may have felt like a rude awakening back then, but I think that educators today can look back at this event and learn from it; they can strive to do better and to be better to be able to provide a proper educational experience to each and every student that they teach. https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/NatAtRisk/risk.html -
No Child Left Behind Act
This act reauthorized and updated the previous Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Its goal was to remove the achievement gap that had been created, using accountability, flexibility, and choice.
