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Catherine Beecher wrote 33 books mainly relating to home economics.
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First Book recognized by the State Department of Education
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This book consisted of the scientific study of air, heat, food and light. Later adopted by home economists.
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Land was sold to benefit agricultural and mechanical arts
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University of Arkansas & University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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Also known as the Morrill Act. This act granted each state 30,000 acres for agricultural and mechanical arts.
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first woman to attend MIT
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Developed by the Central Office of Agricultural Experimental Stations
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This field adopted the name "Home Economics."
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Begins funding for black student colleges
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Described the "science of nutrition."
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Event held by Ellen Richards in Boston
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American Home Economics Association was created
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creating Agricultural Extension Service
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Established Federal Board of Vocational Education. Provided financial aid by paying for salaries of vocational teachers in the high school and even higher aid for training.
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AHEA set goals applicable for females as well as males.
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Extended Smith-Lever Act to cover home economics as well as agriculture.
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Emphasized two types of home economics: useful employment (consumer) and gainful employment (occupational). 10% of funds must go towards relating occupational programs.
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Name changed to consumer and homemaking education, stressed roles of homemaking and consumers. Created designated funds for this education
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-provided funding over 1 billion dollars
-required state administration
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Authorized largest amount of funds for vocational education. Bilingual vocational education. Required LEA to provide training for special populations.
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Family and Consumer Science
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