The Early History of Education in America By Aljaymar Period: Jan 1, 1600 to Jul 3, 1776 The American Colonial Period Jan 1, 1620 The College of William & Mary was founded during this period Jan 1, 1620 Harvard University was founded Jan 1, 1650 Role of teacher: cleaning school &visiting the sick included theand v Period: Jul 4, 1776 to Jun 15, 1840 The American Early National Period Jan 1, 1800 B. Franklin: 1st public library Jan 1, 1820 T. Jefferson: 1st public system of education Jan 1, 1840 Schools began to teach American history Period: Jun 16, 1840 to Jun 15, 1880 The American Common School Period Jan 1, 1845 Horrace Mann: 1st public state-supported schools Jan 1, 1855 "Normal Schools" were established Jan 1, 1870 Froebel developed the 1st kindergarten Jan 1, 1875 Same education to people of all levels Period: Jun 16, 1880 to Jun 15, 1921 The American Progressive Period Jan 1, 1885 Education focused on the individual Jan 1, 1895 Dewey focused on learning & experience Jan 1, 1905 Montessori Method Period: Jun 15, 1921 to Dec 31, 1940 The 1920s and Great Depression Era Jan 1, 1925 Dick & Jane Feb 9, 1935 Course offering were cut back