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Though published after his death, this was a turning point in his impact on education. This started a trend of pedological approaches and emphasis on social interaction and cultural as a part of learning. This has also paved the way for a lot of the project-based learning that happens.
https://observatory.tec.mx/edu-news/the-impact-of-lev-vygotsky/ -
Introduced to explain the interactions of children, even from a young age, with books and writing. Even if just scribbles or only seeing pictures this describes that natural emergence of these skills, according to the theory.
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Began to popularize, highlighted the importance of social interaction and cultural context in cognitive development and learning.
https://files.commons.gc.cuny.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/4016/files/2022/08/Vygotskys_Sociocultural_Theory.pdf -
Signed by Gerald Ford, originally named "Education for all Handicapped Children," has been the steppingstone for all children to receive free and appropriate education, and paving the way for diverse and universal classrooms we have today.
https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/individuals-disabilities/idea -
Based off of theories, like Vygotsky's, there was a shift in the approach to teaching language and based the learning off of a collaborative basis and interaction with the world around them, allowing students to learn other subjects while still developing literacy skills.
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With bipartisan support the George Bush signed NCLB Act, in hopes to close the achievement gap and get students at proficient levels, especially in reading and writing.
https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/no-child-left-behind-an-overview/2015/04 -
Permanently establishes the Child Early Reading Development and Education Program, a 4-K for at risk students with an emphasis on reading.
https://sic.sc.gov/sites/sic/files/Documents/SIC%20Information/Read%20to%20Succeed/What%20Is%20READ%20TO%20SUCCEED_2017-2-9.pdf