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1635 - The first Latin Grammar School (Boston Latin School) is established. Latin Grammar Schools are designed for sons of certain social classes who are destined for leadership positions in church, state, or the courts.
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The mantra separate but equal stems from this Supreme Court ruling, which legalizes segregation. But institutions, including schools, that are designated for blacks are far inferior to those for whites.
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The traditional classroom starts developing. There are desks, boards, a central focus where the teacher stands, imitating the way priests preach.
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All states have laws requiring mandatory school attendance for children through elementary school.
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Classrooms begin incorporating the use of the radio into penmanship, accounting, history, and arithmetic lessons.
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Overhead projectors are being used, initially for US Military training, but later for general schooling. Films are also starting to show. Watch a sample film:
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Los Angeles was the first place to have televisions appear in a classroom setting. Technology was starting to boom.
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The decision reverses Plessy v Ferguson, ruling that separate is not equal, and outlaws segregation.
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Whiteboards are introduced to replace the chalkboard. Environment is starting to be imperative for learning.
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BASIC computer language was developed with the intent of giving students a simple programming language that is easy-to-learn. This is especially important to me because I am studying Computer Science with a minor in Educational Studies.
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Standardized testing is used to measure school performance, and scores are not reported to the government and public. The federal government takes a larger role in subsidizing schools and wants them to be held accountable.
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The Supreme Court expands the rights of students who have limited English skills, ruling that they should receive an equal education.
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Apple Macintosh computer is introduced. The ration of computers to students in the US is 1-92.
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Laptops are introduced and are eventually utilized as teaching tools. This is important because technology is exploding in the US and is being used more and more within the classrooms.
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SMART boards are introduced in the classroom. Today they are common and are still trying to be used in the proper context for the best results.
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics 99% of American Public Schools have access to the Internet.
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90% of students under the age of 18 have access to some sort of mobile technology. This technology is now being leveraged for learning using things like QR codes, questions&answers, as well as many other mobile applications used for education.
