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Period: 500 BCE to
Events that Shaped the American Education System
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400 BCE
The Academy - Athens, Greece
The famed philosopher Plato created the Academy where he taught his political and universal theories. Aristotle, one of his students, would later establish his own school in the same city. These schools have greatly influenced Western, Indian, and Arabic traditions, setting precedent for traditionalist and existential theories that are in use today.
Borghini, Andrea. (2018, June 27). The 5 Great Schools of Ancient Greek Philosophy. Retrieved March 1, 2019 -
1100
University of Bologna - Bologna, Italy
The University of Bologna is the oldest university in Europe. From 1100 A.D. until now the university has progressively facilitated a wide range of studies. Women were admitted as students and teachers in the 18th century. Allowing female students and teachers to attend while also introducing progressive sciences, the University of Bologna set an example for female admittance.
Britannica, T. E. (2017, June 01). University of Bologna. Retrieved March 1, 2019 -
American Common School Movement
The organized system of Common Schools began to gain ground throughout the north and midwest, before spreading through the southern states following the Civil War. It offered community supported schools to equally serve all children and advance the nation through education, continuing to be a central focus today.
Kaplan, L. S., & Owings, W. A. (2015). Educational foundations (2nd ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning. -
Brown v. Board of Education
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, ruling that separate schooling is inherently unequal. The American school system will never be the same now that all students, no matter what race or culture, should be prepared to live in a democratic society, aware of societal values, and pursue higher education/training.
Kaplan, L. S., & Owings, W. A. (2015). Educational foundations (2nd ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning. -
Education Amendment Act: Title IX
Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendment Act began the changes needed for women to experience the same opportunities as men in the U.S. education system. Similar to Brown v. Board of Education, the federal government used Title IV to advance U.S. society through steps toward equality.
Kaplan, L. S., & Owings, W. A. (2015). Educational foundations (2nd ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
