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The Colonial Period
The roots of American education . Religion was a major rerason early settlers came to America and was a major force in shaping colonial schools. -
Religion at the core of education.
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Seeds planted for public support of education.
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Education reserved for wealthy white males
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Early National Period
The Constitution removes formal religion from the schools and establishes state responsability in education. -
The principle of separation of church and state established.
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Control of education given to the States, rather than to the Federal Government.
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Education viewed as crucial for furthering the national interest.
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Common School Movement
The common school movement made education accessible to the common person. -
Access to tax-supported education for all established.
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Grade levels introduced in elementary schools.
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Normal schools created to prepared teachers.
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Today
Technology and Teaching. -
Brown v Board of Education of Topeka.
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The Cold War: Enlisting American's Schools.
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No Chikd Left Behind.
