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The Colonial Period is a very important movement because this is when the education system started.
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The common school movement helped influence the educational system because it established state systems of education.
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Standardized testing has grown significantly since 1845. This is a way to determine the students growth and achievement.
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The growth of immigrants is one of the MOST IMPORTANT moments in the History of Education. With immigration, there were more children that enrolled in schools which required more employed teachers. Immigration is still impacting education today because people are continuing to move to America.
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John Dewey is known as the "father of the progressive movement." He believed that humans learn best by "doing."
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This movement measured the intelligence of students. With this movement, we could tell students who needed individual needs or special education.
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Secondary schools sprouted in the U.S. which promotes more education.
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There were a lot of students and even teachers who joined the army during WWII. Veterans came home and wanted a better life for their families and education was included in that.
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The Civil Rights Movement is one of the MOST IMPORTANT movements in the History of Education. Desegregating schools was a goal of the Civil Rights movement. The Civil Rights movement is still impacting education today because we teach the importance of equality and that every student, black or white, deserves equal education and opportunities.
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This is one of the MOST IMPORTANT moments in the history of education. The impact of Brown vs. Board changed the lives of every African American. This even is still significant and holds an impact on education because it allows african americans the right to go to school where ever they want.
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Because of the launch of Sputnik, educators felt the need to push for more money from the government.
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This act is one of the MOST IMPORTANT acts in education because changed the lives of many who have disabilities. It ensured students with a disability with "Free Appropriate Public Education." This act has an impact today because gives students with disabilities an education that is individual to their needs.
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The standards movement measures the students concrete standards.
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President Reagan gave this report about the change on education and the importance it is to have a solid system. This was an eye opener to everyone about education.
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This is one of the MOST IMPORTANT events regarding education because it affects what the students are being taught, what they're being tested on and the training of their teachers. This has an impact on education today because it provides assessments regarding the state standards.
http://www.k12.wa.us/esea/NCLB.aspx
