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Education in the colonial period
During this time period, only the privileged and rich were educated. Society didn't see a need for the poor to be educated because they mainly were farmers or worked in factories. -
Impact of Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson believed that every individual should understand their duties and their own rights. He made primary schools for accessible for everyone. -
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Education throughout History
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Impact of Horace Mann
Horace man created the board of education and it still exists today. He went around on horse back to observe many of the public schools and noted the conditions of the school. *This is one of the most important historical movements for education because it ensures that every school is monitored and regulated.
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Common Schools
Common schools were created which allowed more individuals to go to school. They were building more and more schools across the country which allowed even farmers, who normally didn't attend school, to go to school. -
The Committee of Ten
The Committee of Ten was basically ten people coming together to create a curriculum for high schoolers. -
John Dewey's impact
John Dewey came out with the social reform. He believed students should be able to learn more about society and be in charge of their own learning. -
Brown Vs Board of Education
This is one of the most important events to ever happen to education. Brown wanted his black daughter to be taught in a white school, and when they didn't allow this, he fought for it and won. This passed an act discontinuing segregation in schools.
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Spudnik and NDEA
President Eisenhower passed the NDEA in hopes to win the satellite race against Russia. He pushed to improve both math and science curriculums in school. -
The War on Poverty
Due to the growing rate of poverty, President Johnson passed an act allowing public schools to be free.This is still in place today and is one of the most important events for education in history.
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IDEA
This act was passed to allow individuals with disabilities to be included in the same schools as the public. This is one of the most important acts that was passed because it gave the disabled equal opportunities. -
The Standards Movement
This movement created standards across the board for teachers. This is significant because it gave a guideline for teachers to ensure that every school teaches the same concepts and skills. -
Progressive Reform Movement
This movement was significant because it changed the way we do education. Before the movement, it was believed that reciting was the best way to retain information and to learn. This movement allowed more hands on learning. -
NCLB
This act was created by President Bush in attempt to close the gap between the rich and the poor in education. It increased standardized testing and is still being implemented and improved today. -
ESSA
This is one of the newest acts in education. It was passed by President Obama in hopes of improving the NCLB act. It provides more state control over education versus federal.
