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Colonial Period
The Roots of American educational system are established. -
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The Coloinal Period
The roots of American educational system are established. -
Boston Latin Grammar School
Prepared boys for ministry and law -
Old Deluder Satan Act
The Massachusetts Act of 1647 also known as the Old Deluder Satan Act was passed. -
Fanklin's Academy
Eliminated religion, focused on practical needs; math, science, navigation. -
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Native American treaties
Federal government signs about 400 treaties with the Native American nations and tribes -
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Early National Period
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Land Ordiance
Congress passed the Land Ordinance of 1785 -
Organized Schools
Educators organized schools by grade level and standardized the curriculum. -
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The Common School Movement
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English Classical
Focused on needs of boys not attending college -
Public Schools
By 1865 American children were enrolled in public schools and 28 of 35 states established state boards of education. -
Boarding Schools
U.S. government begins building boarding schools -
Committee of Ten
Created standards and methods for high school -
Commission on the Reorganization of Secondary Education
Created Cardinal Principles of Education, including applied goals in health and civic education -
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Native Americans
National reports and federal legislation provide Native Americans with greater control over education -
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The Modern Era
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National Defense Education Act
Congress passed the National Defense Education Act, designed to enhance "the security of the nation" -
Indian Education Act
Indian Education Act establishes Office of Indian Education -
Native American Languages Act
Native American Languages Act passes; protects the languages and cultures of Native Americans