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Education in the Colonial Period
Schools during this time were mostly religious. Children were given horn books to learn the alphabet and to learn how to read scriptures. -
Northwest Land Ordinance of 1785
This was a system that was set up for settlers to be able to buy land in the west that had not been developed. -
Population Growth and Immigration in the 19th Century
MOST IMPORTANT
The population growth in the United States grew tremendously. Between the years 1880 and 1900, cities grew by 15 million people. The population grew fast at this time because most of the new population were immigrants.
This event is impacting education today because in our schools we still have children who's ancestors were immigrants.
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The Impact of Horace Mann
MOST IMPORTANT
Horace Mann served in the Massachusetts State legislature, was the Secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Education, and was elected to be on the United States House of Representatives. Mann believed that school should be public and universal. He won the approval for this.
This is still impacting education today because we now have schools that are public and free for all children in the United States.
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The Progressive Reform Movement
MOST IMPORTANT
The progressive reform movement had a widespread impact on political, social, and economic life in the years 1890-1920. During this time the were calls for reforms. For most schools in the cities, there was a reform for more sanitary, more sunlight and open air, and more conductive to create activities. It was also suppose to improve the operational efficiency of the school districts.
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Committee of Ten
This was a group of educators who suggested the standardization of American high school curriculum in 1892. -
The Impact of John Dewey
MOST IMPORTANT
John Dewey was a major in educational reformer in the 20th century. He rejected the old subject-centered curriculum and favored the child-centered curriculum. This means that learning came through experience, not memorization. The goal of education was to promote individual growth.
This still impacts education today because schools are still trying to use more of the child-centered curriculum.
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The Impact of WWII
World War II had a huge impact on schools. Many teachers left the classroom to go fight in the war. Also, the enrollment numbers during the war dropped significantly. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
MOST IMPARTANT
This was a U.S. Supreme Court in 1954 which ruled segregated schools to be unconstitutional. This case started in Topeka, Kansas by 13 parents. These families wanted to enroll their children in schools closer to home but were refused because of they were African American.
This still impacts education today because schools are still not segregated and there is diversity in the classrooms.
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Sputnik and NDEA
During the cold war, the Soviet Union launched the first orbiting satellite. The National Defense Education Act helped expand colleges and universities, libraries, and other services for all students. -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
This act funds elementary and secondary education. -
Individuals with Disabilities Act
This Act allows students with disabilities to go to school and be part of the classroom and the schools will meet their necessary needs. -
The Standards Movement
This was a reform that called for standards to be clear and measurable for all students. This is a system that measures students against concrete standards. -
A Nation at Risk Report
A Nation at Risk is a reform that President Ronald Reagan wrote. This was a reform to fix schools and gave them achievement and accountability. -
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act reactivated the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This Act supported the standards-base education based on high standards and setting reasonable goals that could improve individual student educational outcome.
