The American Common School Period

By david222
  • The Common School Movement Is Created

    The Common School Movement Is Created

    Reformers, including Horace Mann, began to push for a more ecumenical education system.
  • Common School Movement Gains Traction

    Common School Movement Gains Traction

    The Common School movement begins to grab attention, with changes made in the North and the Midwest.
  • Massachusetts creates the first state board of education

    Massachusetts creates the first state board of education

    Massachusetts forms the first state board of education, appointing Horace Mann as the first secretary.
  • Many States Adopt Standard Systems For Common Schools

    Many States Adopt Standard Systems For Common Schools

    Many states begin using more standardized systems for common schools, intending to provide education to all children and train teachers.
  • Massachusetts Becomes First State To Ban Segregation In Public Schools

    Massachusetts Becomes First State To Ban Segregation In Public Schools

    The leader of the common school reform becomes the first state to ban legal segregation in public schools.
  • Common School Movement Begins To Grow

    Common School Movement Begins To Grow

    The common school system continues to expand into other states and territories
  • Common Schools Gain Traction

    Common Schools Gain Traction

    Common schools begin to gain more exposure
  • Common Schools Gain Even More Exposure

    Common Schools Gain Even More Exposure

    The Common School Movement Expands
  • Commons Schools Continue Growing

    Commons Schools Continue Growing

    The Common School Movement Reaches Another All-Time Peak
  • Common Schools Become Widely Recognized

    Common Schools Become Widely Recognized

    Publicly supported common schools had become a cornerstone of American life