Interactive Timeline

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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