-
-
-Boston Latin School was established on April 23, 1635.
-School was made up of 7th to 12th students.
-Boys only school until 1877.
-Four signers of the Declaration of Independence attended Boston Latin.
-Benjamin Franklin statue was made 1856.
-Awarded The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2011. -
-British Philosopher, Oxford Academic, and Medical Researcher.
-WIdely known in today's American history.
-1963 Locke published "Some Thoughts of Concerning Education".
-Three-pronged holistic approach to education.
1) Control of bodily exercise and maintence of physical health.
2) Development of a virtuous character.
3) The training of the mind through practical and useful acedemic curriculm. -
-Born Jan 17, 1706.
-Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politicain, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor and civic activist.
-Founding Fathers of the United States.
-1731 Library Company of Philadelphia. -
Created the Braille system that we use today
Revolutionized education for the visually impaied -
Founded in 1829
Home to both Hellen Keller and Laura Bridgman
Manufactures Braillers as well -
Was an American psychologist who helped lay the scientific foundation for modern educational psychology.
-
American philosopher, psychologist whose ideas have been influential in education and social reform. He was also a mojor voice of Progressive Education.
-
Governor banned them.
National Guard blockage.
Mayor asked for help.
Eisenhower set up military escorts. -
Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold.
12 students and 1 teacher.
Murder suicide.
Increase in school security. -
Assessments required in basic skills.
Each state develops its own standards.
Proposed and signed by Bush.
Funding for standardized testing.
Schools need to meet standards to keep funding.
