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In the early years, girls were usually taught how to read, but not write. www.americanboard.org
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Colonist started education in the early 1600s with the founding of the Boston Latin School in 1635 www.educationnews.org/education-policy-and-politics/a
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Early schools didn't focus on math or reading, but instead focused on teaching family values, religion and community www.americanboard.org
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Schools in the South were not common in the 1600s and 1700s, if your family had money you paid for a private tutor. www.americanboard.org
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The Boston Latin School was the first public school opened in the United States, in 1635. This is still the oldest public school to be open.
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Common schools started in the 18th century. These schools had all ages of kids under one roof in one room. These schools were not free, parents paid a tuition, provided housing for the teacher or other things. www.americanboard.org
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Higher education didn’t become more of interest to the nation as a whole in the latter half of the 19th century when industry and information began to replace agriculture as the nation’s primary engine of economic growth. Until then, the demand for a formally educated or highly skilled U.S. labor force didn’t make college a top priority for either parents or politicians. www.educationnews.org
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In the mid 19th century is when schooling became all academics. www.americanboard.org
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Horace Mann started a statewide system of education in Massachusetts www.wisegeek.org/what-is-the-history-of-the-k-12-educa…
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By 1900, 31 states had compulsory school attendance for students from ages 8-14. By 1918, every state required students to complete elementary school. www.americanboard.org
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The idea of a progressive education, educating the child to reach his full potential and actively promoting and participating in a democratic society, began in the late 1800s and became widespread by the 1930s. John Dewey was the founder of this movement. www.americanboard.org
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Through the 1960s, the United States had a racially segregated system of schools. www.americanboard.org
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By the late 1970s segregated schooling in the United States was eliminated. www.americanboard.org
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Personal computers developed in the early 1980s. Those who can, teach pg.190
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In 2001, the United States entered its current era of education accountability/reform with the institution of the No Child Left Behind law. *Update: The Every Student Succeeds Act has replaced No Child Left Behind www.americanboard.org
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The ability to write your papers using word processors instead of pencil and paper. Those who can, teach pg.195
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Teachers can select a story-writing app such as Puppet Pals, which provides the environment for students to select a setting and characters. Those who can, teach pg. 195
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Digital story telling, students can create images often by taking digital photos then pair these images with narratives they write and record in their own voice. Those who can, teach pg.196
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Students use blogs which is basically a journal that is available on the web. Those who can, teach pg.197
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Teachers are no longer using stale experiments in the sterile environment of lab. Instead they are moving towards ubiquitous computing, which each student has access to some type of mobile computing device to use inside the classroom, in the field, and at home.
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Document cameras captures a real-time image, which can be a 2D document or a 3D item such as a science experiment that is then projected onto a screen or an interactive whiteboard for the larger audience to view. Those who can, teach pg. 199
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Students are using spreadsheets, such as Excel and Google for organizing data sets, conducting numerical analyses, and creating graphs. Those who can, teach pg. 200
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Educators, too, have seen firsthand the benefits of technology in the classroom. According to a study by IT Trade Association CompTIA just released this month, around 75 percent of educators think that technology has a positive impact in the education process. https://www.teachhub.com
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Math teachers have relied on technology for years from slide rules to calculators. Those who can, teach pg.203
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Virtual schools or online schools are fast-growing alternative for schools. Virtual schools are playing an ever-increasing role in the education of students. Twenty-five states offer online learning opportunities for students through virtual schools. Those who can, teach pg. 205
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Foreign language students and English language learners can use a number of technologies to develop their proficiency in English. Podcasts are a great value as correct pronunciation can be modeled though teacher-created podcasts. Those who can, teach pg. 204
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Tablets and cell phones offer even more ways that technology can support students with special needs. Many of the tools we have discussed now fit in the hands of students and are mobile with the students. Those who can, teach pg. 207
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By adding cameras to your school you can make your staff and children feel safe. Also if there were to be any problems it would be on film so the police would have evidence both for or against people.
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Some teachers are using apps in their classrooms to keep parents connected with their kids and activities at school. One app used is called seesaw, families enjoy seeing their kids on apps having fun, and participating.
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There are about 15,000 school districts in the U.S. and most of them are run by counties
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Students and teachers can create graphical representations known as mind maps or webs to demonstrate their understanding of a story or concept. Those who can, teach pg.197
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Technology occupies an important place within students’ lives. When they are not in school, just about everything that they do is connected in some way to technology. By integrating technology into the classroom, teachers are changing the way they used to teach (lectures six hours a day) and providing students with the tools that will take them into the 21st century. https://www.teachhub.com
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It’s a new front line in making sure kids are safe in the classroom. Police and Decatur school district officials are monitoring social media, in all its expanding forms, and seeking input about signs of trouble — and looking for solutions. www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Police-watch-social-media-to-keep-kids-safe-13586673.php
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Some of the bigger schools are adding medal detectors to their schools to keep students safe. They will help cut down on weapons at school which will then cut down on school violence.
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At our school the doors lock after school starts, and if you come before school gets out you have to be buzzed in. The office will see you on camera then ask you on speaker who you are and what you need. They decide if you need let into the building. This is a great safety feature that schools have.
